Imagine that U.S. lawmakers are considering changing the driving laws and that you have been consulted as an attention expert. Given the principles of divided attention, in which of the following conditions would a person have the most difficulty with driving and therefore pose the biggest safety risk on the road?
a. When the person has to drive to work early in the morning
b. When the driver is stuck in stop-and-go traffic
c. When the driver has to park in a crowded parking garage
d. When the person is driving an unfamiliar vehicle that is more difficult to operate
d
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Elijah listens carefully to the content of an infomercial for a new exercise system; Bolton focuses on the fact that two star athletes are endorsing the exercise system. After the infomercial has ended, both Elijah and Bolton have favorable attitudes toward the exercise system that was advertised. According to the elaboration likelihood model,
a. Bolton is more likely to actually purchase the exercise system. b. both these men are likely to purchase the exercise system that was advertised. c. neither of these men is likely to actually purchase the exercise system. d. Elijah is more likely to actually purchase the exercise system.
Female hormones are to male hormones as
a. estrogens are to progesterones. b. estrogens are to androgens. c. serotonins are to dopamines. d. androgens are to testosterones.
Regarding immune function: immature T cells are made in the ________ and they mature in the ________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Kristie has an IQ of 160. During middle school, she is switched from taking classes with everyone else in the school to a separate "gifted program." Within this new program, she only takes advanced classes with other children who have an IQ score of 140 or above. What is likely to occur after switching to this program?
A. She will develop better habits, such as paying attention in class and completing her homework. B. Her learning habits will decline and she will doze in class and stop completing her homework. C. She is likely to already know most of the material being covered. D. She will be less prepared for future educational settings such as college.