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McKenna, Frank P.; Horswill, Mark S.; Alexander, Jane L. – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 2006
Skill and risk taking are argued to be independent and to require different remedial programs. However, it is possible to contend that skill-based training could be associated with an increase, a decrease, or no change in risk-taking behavior. In 3 experiments, the authors examined the influence of a skill-based training program (hazard…
Descriptors: Risk Management, Driver Education, Behavior Theories, Simulation
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Ho, Cristy; Spence, Charles – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 2005
This study was designed to assess the potential benefits of using spatial auditory warning signals in a simulated driving task. In particular, the authors assessed the possible facilitation of responses (braking or accelerating) to potential emergency driving situations (the rapid approach of a car from the front or from behind) seen through the…
Descriptors: Cues, Attention, Spatial Ability, Simulation