A study tested drivers for reaction times to road hazards while they were using cell phones, listening to the radio, and listening to a conversation inside the vehicle. These drivers reacted much more slowly to the hazards than did drivers not engaged in these activities. Which of the following statements could apply to the results of the study?
A. Driving is automatic, so there is no explanation for increased reaction times.
B. PDP processing is superior to top-down processing.
C. The attentional resources of the drivers were exhausted.
D. Drivers are more vigilant when paying attention to multiple stimuli.
Answer: C
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a. an increase in the incidence of infectious diseases. b. an increase in the incidence of physical illnesses. c. lifestyle and risky behavior. d. a surge in cases of adolescent cancer.
Heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer often result from health-damaging personal habits and are examples of
a. dissociative disorders. b. traumatic stress diseases. c. lifestyle diseases. d. factious disorders.
The first true psychotherapy was developed to help people suffering from what was then called hysteria, a condition which is now known as
a. dissociative disorders. b. schizophrenia. c. bipolar disorders. d. somatoform disorders.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between panic attacks and panic disorder?
A. Having one panic attack meets the criteria for diagnosing panic disorder. B. Both panic attacks and panic disorder are quite common, affecting about one quarter of the population. C. Both panic attacks and panic disorder are quite rare, affecting about 2-3 percent of the population. D. Panic attacks are common, but one must have repeated attacks and fear of attacks in order to be diagnosed with panic disorder.