Article 1: http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/xap-14-4-392.pdf Drews, F.

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Article 1: http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/xap-14-4-392.pdf

Drews, F. A., Pasupathi, M., & Strayer, D. L. (2008). Passenger and cell phone conversations in simulated driving. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 14 (4), 392-400. doi: 10.1037/a0013119

Please answer the following questions based on the article you are reviewing (type your response directly below each question). Make sure your responses are in your own words; do NOT copy word for word from the article or quote directly from the article.

What was the primary hypothesis of the study?

What was the independent variable (or predictor variable) used in the study (note: there could be multiple IVs)?

What was the dependent variable used in the study (note: there could be multiple DVs)?

What were the primary results from the study?

Were the hypotheses supported (yes or no)?

What were the conclusions from the study?

Explanation / Answer

1. The primary hypothesis of the study was to find if there was any difference between conversing with passengers in the vehicle while driving and talking on the phone while driving.

2. The independent variable in the study was conversation.

3. The dependent variable in the study was driving performance.

4. The results of the study revealed that cell phone conversations negatively impacts driving performance, whereas conversing with fellow passengers has little impact on driving performance.

Please post the other question separately as we are supposed to answer just one question or four sub parts of a question.

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