Drivers Detect Traffic Signals More Slowly If They Are Also

question 206

Multiple Choice

Drivers detect traffic signals more slowly if they are also talking on a cell phone. This best illustrates the impact of

• A)delta waves.
• B)selective attention.
• C)hypnagogic sensations.
• D)circadian rhythms.

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Definitions:

Similarity

The state of being similar or alike, often leading to psychological connections or associations.

Proximity

The state, quality, or fact of being close or near; physical closeness.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology suggesting that people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied.

Proximity

The physical closeness or distance between objects or people, which can influence various psychological processes including attraction and the formation of relationships.