Strayer and Johnston's (2001) Experiment Involving Simulated Driving and the Use

question 30

Multiple Choice

Strayer and Johnston's (2001) experiment involving simulated driving and the use of "hands-free" versus "handheld" cell phones found that

• A) talking on either kind of phone impairs driving performance significantly and to the same extent.
• B) driving performance was impaired only with the handheld cell phones.
• C) driving performance was impaired less with the hands-free phones than with the handheld phones.
• D) divided attention (driving and talking on the phone) did not affect performance.

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Definitions:

Highly Structured

An organized and clearly defined system or framework with specific rules, procedures, and roles.

Inhibitions

Psychological barriers or restraints that limit or hinder an individual's actions or behaviors.

Norm Intensity

The degree to which a norm is accepted and enforced within a group or organization, affecting members' behaviors and attitudes.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team are united in pursuing common goals and how well they bond with each other.