On long car trips, children typically occupy themselves by playing games, fighting, singing, and fidgeting. Why might these behaviors be occurring?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

These behaviors may be occurring because, according to a behavioral theory of timing, they can be associated with other events that occur simultaneously, such as passing a specific town or landmark, which helps in marking the passage of time during the trip.

On Long Car Trips, Children Typically Occupy Themselves by Playing