Question

what did a study by strayer and johnston (2001) regarding the effects of attention on driving conclude? a. attention is not affected as long as one is using a hands - free phone. b. driving and talking with friends in the car increases the chance of an accident. c. driving and listening to the radio increases the chance of missing traffic signals. d. driving and talking on any type of cell phone increases the chance of missing traffic signals. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Strayer and Johnston's (2001) study found that talking on any type of cell - phone while driving impairs attention and increases the chance of missing traffic signals due to divided attention. Using a hands - free phone does not eliminate the attentional distraction. Listening to the radio is not as attention - demanding as talking on a cell - phone in terms of causing a significant increase in missing traffic signals.

Answer:

D. Driving and talking on any type of cell phone increases the chance of missing traffic signals.