Regarding Handedness, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Regarding handedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Left-handed locomotive engineers have higher accident rates with a possible cause being that locomotive controls are designed for right-handed persons.
• B) People who owe their left-handedness to a birth trauma have a higher incidence of allergies and learning disorders.
• C) Consistent left-handers are more at risk for immune-related diseases than those people with mixed handedness.
• D) The shortage of very old lefties may reflect that more left-handed children were forced to become right-handed, so the lefties are masquerading as righties.

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Definitions:

Persuasive Messages

Communications aimed at influencing the attitudes or behaviors of others, often by presenting arguments or reasons to adopt a particular viewpoint.

Long Attention Spans

Long attention spans refer to the ability to concentrate or remain focused on a task, object, or activity for extended periods without being easily distracted.

Constant Multitasking

The persistent engagement in multiple tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession, often leading to decreased effectiveness and efficiency.

Inoculation

In psychology, a method to protect individuals from persuasion by previously exposing them to a weakened argument, enhancing resistance.