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The Passenger Effect: Risky Driving is a Function of the Driver-Passenger Emotional Relationship.
- Source :
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Applied Cognitive Psychology . Mar/Apr2014, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p254-258. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This research focused on the influence of imaginary passengers on drivers' estimation of the probability of having an accident in traffic situations. Participants had to imagine riding a motorcycle with either a son or a workmate as a passenger. Their task was to assess the risk of accident in a set of traffic scenarios. Risk perception was a function of sex and type of passenger. Women perceived higher risk when the passenger was a son than when a workmate. In contrast, men's estimations were rather the same for both passengers. The emotional significance of the consequences of the accident (losing a son vs. losing a workmate) modulate the perception of probability of having an accident. Finally, these results could help in designing more effective campaigns promoting road safety. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08884080
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Applied Cognitive Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94777530
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.2989