In a recent study employing fMRI, when drivers used hands-free cell phones which of the following occurred?

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Using a hands-free cell phone while driving can lead to decreased activity in the spatial-processing areas of the brain. This is because the brain is dividing its attention between the task of driving and the conversation, which can detract from the mental resources allocated to processing spatial information critical for safe driving.

In a Recent Study Employing FMRI, When Drivers Used Hands-Free