Which of the Following Is True of Cognitive Functioning and Automobile

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of cognitive functioning and automobile accidents?

• A)Middle-aged adults are more likely to get into an accident because of lapses in cognition and slower reaction times.
• B)There isn't a statistically significant difference between the accident rates of middle-aged adults and younger adults.
• C)Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of larger synaptic gaps.
• D)Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of lapses of judgment and a higher likelihood of drinking alcohol.

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Definitions:

Multidimensional Theories

A class of theoretical models in which theorists consider development to be the result of the relationships among many causal components. They generally apply to all domains of development from the cognitive to the social and suggest that there are layers, or levels, of interacting causes for behavioral change: physical/molecular, biological, psychological, social, and cultural. These models may also be called transactional, relational, systems, or bioecological models.

Development

The process of growth, progress, or evolution, often implying improvements in physical, intellectual, or emotional capacities.

Stage Theory

A theory suggesting that human development occurs in distinct, step-wise phases, each characterized by unique features and challenges.

Developmental History

A detailed account of significant events, milestones, and conditions throughout an individual's growth and development phases.