An Experienced Driver Can Drive While Holding a Relatively Complex

question 14

Multiple Choice

An experienced driver can drive while holding a relatively complex conversation. This combination of activities is difficult, however, for a novice driver. Which of the following explanations is MOST likely to explain the difference?

• A) The two activities are very different, so the task combination creates no problems with channel segregation.
• B) Practicing a task leads to a decline in the resource demands for that task.
• C) The two activities are very different, so they rely on different sets of task-specific resources.
• D) Practicing the tasks improves confidence in the task.

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Definitions:

Exponential Equation

An equation in which the variable appears in the exponent and the base is a constant.

Decimal Places

Positions to the right of the decimal point in a number, used to specify precision.

Exponential Equation

An exponential equation is one in which the variable appears in the exponent, for example, \(2^x = 8\).

Decimal Places

In a numerical value, decimal places denote the quantity of digits after the decimal point, such as two decimal places in 12.34.