Older adults typically have some difficulty in driving a car. The particular visual problem that is most responsible for driving problems and car accidents is:

a. a noticeable decline in visual acuity, especially in the center of the visual field
b. a noticeable decline in visual acuity, especially in peripheral vision
c. a problem in ignoring irrelevant stimuli, especially in complex displays requiring quick decisions
d. a build-up of pressure within the eyes that causes distant objects to sometimes appear blurry


c

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A. cerebellum B. cerebral cortex C. hippocampus D. corpus callosum

Psychology

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Psychology

Brian is a psychologist studying "the psychology of the rave party." He goes to raves in England, Scotland, Canada, and the United States, and records the behavior he observes in each location using one common set of descriptions

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Psychology