How Would You Increase the Mundane Realism of a Study

question 5

Multiple Choice

How would you increase the mundane realism of a study examining the effect of alcohol consumption on driving ability?

• A) Use self-report measures of drinking and driving.
• B) Get feedback from informants on past driving ability while impaired.
• C) Test participants in a driving simulator after drinking alcohol.
• D) Have participants drive real cars while pretending to be under the influence of alcohol.

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