To Promote Safe Driving, Phone Companies Have Recently Designed Apps

question 69

Essay

To promote safe driving, phone companies have recently designed apps that disable the text messaging capabilities of a cell phone when traveling more than 10 MPH. As a psychologist, you are aware of the research that shows thought suppression can lead to a rebound effect, whereby people think of the forbidden item more. You are curious whether these safe driving apps have the unanticipated effect of creating greater distraction and ultimately leading to impaired driving. How would you design an experiment to test whether these types of apps promote or inhibit safe driving? Be sure to clearly identify your independent and dependent variables, as well as what happens in your experimental and control conditions.

Analyze the differences in mindset (entity vs. incremental theorists) and their impacts on learning and failure response.

Recognize the role of risk aversion in decision-making and personal growth.

Identify the effects of beliefs in free will on prosocial behavior and personal accountability.

Comprehend the principles of self-determination theory and its emphasis on autonomy and motivation.

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Medications

Drugs used in the treatment of psychiatric conditions, helping to manage symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations and delusions.

Intensive Therapy

A therapeutic approach that involves multiple sessions per week or extended session times, designed to address and manage mental health issues more deeply and quickly.

Self-Harming Behaviors

Actions taken to intentionally inflict pain or injury upon oneself, often as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.

Coping Skills

Techniques or methods used by individuals to deal effectively with stressors or difficult situations.