Read the Texting and Driving Accident (https://www.injuryclaimcoach.com/texting-and-driving.html) Explain how the central bottleneck contributes to those breakdowns in driving performance. How does inattentional blindness add to the problem? In your view, why do so many people believe themselves immune from these effects, even though others might be impaired by cell phone use during driving? Use course concepts on decision-making and problem-solving to explain your answer. – Cognitive neuroscience has demonstrated that the adolescent brain is not fully mature, particularly in the prefrontal regions known to be important in decision making. Do you think such evidence should be taken into account in judging the guilt of a 16-year old in a criminal trial? Use the example above to demonstrate your thinking on this topic. How should such evidence be taken into account in formulating a public policy on juveniles accused of crimes? – You are the judge deciding Emilys fate in court. What sentence would you deliver and what would you say to her during sentencing? Why? Finally, explain your reasoning using three cognitive concepts you have learned in the course. Course Text: Kellogg, R. T. (2016). Fundamentals of cognitive psychology (3rd ed.). Chapter 9: Problem Solving Chapter 10: Reasoning and Decision Making
