Questions: Question 26 (Mandatory) (2 points) Which of the following is a reasonable causal claim? a) Experts say a majority of drivers text while driving. b) No one should text and drive. c) Teens spend too much time texting and driving. d) Texting while driving reduces impulse control.

Question 26 (Mandatory) (2 points)
Which of the following is a reasonable causal claim?
a) Experts say a majority of drivers text while driving.
b) No one should text and drive.
c) Teens spend too much time texting and driving.
d) Texting while driving reduces impulse control.
Transcript text: Question 26 (Mandatory) (2 points) Which of the following is a reasonable causal claim? a) Experts say a majority of drivers text while driving. b) No one should text and drive. c) Teens spend too much time texting and driving. d) Texting while driving reduces impulse control.
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The answer is d) Texting while driving reduces impulse control.

Explanation
Option a: Experts say a majority of drivers text while driving.

This statement is an observation or report of what experts say, not a causal claim. It does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.

Option b: No one should text and drive.

This is a prescriptive statement, suggesting what people should or should not do. It does not make a causal claim.

Option c: Teens spend too much time texting and driving.

This is an observational statement about the behavior of teens. It does not establish a causal relationship.

Option d: Texting while driving reduces impulse control.

This statement suggests a cause-and-effect relationship, where texting while driving is claimed to cause a reduction in impulse control. This makes it a causal claim.

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