Cognitive Psychology

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Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Analysis and comparison of current research on cognitive effects of phone use, intoxication, age, and other factors while driving. (Course Objectives [CO]1 CO2)

72

Recommendations for public policy. (CO3)

72

Recommendations for future research.  (CO2, CO3)

92

Writing Components: Organization (16) Usage and Mechanics (16) APA Elements (24) Style (8)

64

Total:

300

Schmitz, J. (2010, January 13). Cell phone ban for drivers is focus of new group. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved from http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10013/1027757-147.stm.

National Research Council. (2010). National Safety Council Estimates that At Least 1.6 Million Crashes Each Year Involve Drivers Using Cell Phones and Texting. Available at  http://www.nsc.org/pages /nscestimates16millioncrashescausedbydriversusingcellphonesandtexting.aspx