A Person Riding as a Passenger in a Car Sometimes

question 61

Multiple Choice

A person riding as a passenger in a car sometimes has the experience of automatically stepping on an imaginary brake as the driver brings the car to a fast stop. The passenger's behavior is:

• A) a reflex.
• B) a motor program.
• C) caused by skill decay.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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