Drivers Are Slower to Detect Traffic Signals If They Are

question 403

Multiple Choice

Drivers are slower to detect traffic signals if they are talking on a cell phone. This best illustrates the impact of

• A) latent content.
• B) selective attention.
• C) REM rebound.
• D) blindsight.

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To handle or control in a skillful manner, often used in the context of therapy or in a derogatory sense to indicate deceitful control.