An Experienced Driver Can Drive While Holding a Relatively Complex

question 8

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) practice of a task leads to a decline in the resource demands for the task
• C) the two activities are very different, so they rely on different sets of task-specific resources
• D) practice of the tasks diminishes the need for task-specific resources

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law

A principle of learning that emphasizes the effect of rewards and punishments on behavior, suggesting that actions followed by positive outcomes are reinforced and more likely to be repeated.

Pleasurable Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, making it likely that the behavior will be repeated in the future.

Involuntary

Actions or reactions that occur without conscious control or choice.

Voluntary

Referring to actions or activities that are done willingly, without any coercion or obligation.