Your dad has a bad habit of texting while he drives. You remind him that it is dangerous, but he asks why texting while driving poses such a hazard. Which of the following is the most scientifically informed response to your dad?
a. Texting requires taking one hand off the steering wheel, which is the main reason why it is so dangerous.
b. Texting, and cell phone use in general, can induce an altered state of consciousness called hypnosis, which can make driving dangerous.
c. There is a limit to how much attention is available in our conscious experience, which is what helps us respond quickly to new information (an important ability to have when driving).
d. Texting is something most people do automatically and effortlessly, whereas driving requires great concentration. This contrast can lead to accidents.