Which of the following is true of cognitive functioning and automobile accidents?
A) Middle-aged adults are more likely to get into an accident because of lapses in cognition and slower reaction times.
B) There isn't a statistically significant difference between the accident rates of middle-aged adults and younger adults.
C) Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of larger synaptic gaps.
D) Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of lapses of judgment and a higher likelihood of drinking alcohol.
D
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