Researchers have used driving simulators to investigate whether talking on a cell phone impairs the ability to drive.The published studies show that using a cell phone has a detrimental effect on attention to driving.One valid criticism of these studies is that:
A) it is common knowledge that cell phone use does not have an impact on driving ability
B) behavior is almost impossible to predict when it involves a complex set of behaviors like driving an automobile
C) people are going to talk on cell phones while driving even if their driving ability is impaired
D) participants may not take simulated driving tasks seriously because they know there are no real consequences if their driving behavior is poor

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The best criticism of the studies is that participants may not take simulated driving tasks seriously because they know there are no real consequences if their driving behavior is poor. This could lead to a false representation of how cell phone use affects driving ability in real-world situations. The other options are not valid criticisms as they are either incorrect (A) or unrelated to the issue at hand (B and C).

Researchers Have Used Driving Simulators to Investigate Whether Talking on a Cell