Question

Ashley planned to drive from New York to California to attend college. However, shortly after departing, she became uncertain about which roads to take and called her parents for assistance with directions. Because she was distracted, she drove off the side of the road and grazed the front bumper of her car on the guardrail. Fortunately, the car was not too badly damaged, so she continued on her journey. Although she ultimately made it to California, she had a lingering fear of guardrails for several months following her experience.
A. Explain how each of the following might have helped Ashley drive from New York to California. Definitions alone will not score.
*motor neurons
*retinal disparity
*heuristic
*procedural memory
B. Explain how each of the following might have led Ashley to have a negative experience on her trip to New York to California. Definitions alone will not score
*circadian rhythms
*inattentional blindness

Answer 1

Answer:

Motor neurons- Ashley's motor neurons allow her to press the gas pedal in her car.

Retinal disparity- Ashley uses the difference between the images on her two retinas to judge the distance between her car and the car in front of her.

Heuristic- When Ashley got lost, she decided to call her parents for help.

Procedural memory- Because she has been driving for several years, Ashley can steer and control the speed of her car.

Circadian rhythms- Because she has to cross different time zones, Ashley will have to drive when she would normally be asleep, putting her at risk for an accident.

Inattentional blindness- Because she wasn't paying attention, Ashley didn't see the car in front of her, and she rear- ended it.

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