Citation

LeGarde JC, Lubman MV, Hartnett JJ. Behav. Res. Highway Safety 1971; 2(2): 83-97.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1971, Behavioral Publications)

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Abstract

Investigated the extent to which stressful motion pictures dealing with highway safety affect motor performance and mood among males and females. An improvised motor task and a mood adjective check list were given to 18 male and 24 female undergraduates. Base levels and changes in performance and mood were determined through use of a test-film-retest design, and repeated-measures analysis of variance was used in the data analysis. Ss experienced increased scores on aggression, activity, depression, and anxiety on the check list as a consequence of viewing the film. Females exhibited a greater increase in mood change and a more rapid recovery to prefilm mood levels than did males, who displayed symptoms for a longer period of time. All Ss had an increase in perceptual-motor test scores; however, it was seen that a decrement in quality occurred. The use of "scare" films to induce changes in driving behavior is discussed. (15 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)