Cellphones have become increasingly popular through the years. When I was twelve, I was not allowed to have a cell phone. Now you see children with cell phones everywhere starting at the age of ten. Cellphones have become so advanced that you literally have everything you need right in your pocket. One must wonder though, is this advanced piece of technology beneficial or deadly? Despite a few common mishaps such as losing a signal, running out of minutes, or your battery dying, cell phones have no doubt made life more convenient. Is this convenience necessary? Cellphone use has become so toxic that people can’t live without there cellphones or even go a day. It gets serious to the point where people get chastised for not responding fast …show more content…
Besides, this age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted. Also, statistics conclude that drivers in their 20’s make up 27 percent of the distracted drivers in fatal crashes, and 10% of drivers of all ages under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes, were reported as distracted at the time of the crash (Crash Stats and Reports, 2015). Therefore, it is of great importance for those who are of my generation to take heed of the issue at hand. By taking the peripheral route to persuasion, I have decided to focus on certain persuasive tools to convey my message. Because we as human beings are so easily distracted, I decided to use the rule of thumb heuristics by sticking to the AT&T mantras. One example is, “it can wait, keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone” (itcanwait.com). That statement alone is powerful. Let’s also take the foot-in-the-door phenomenon into consideration. Saying yes to a simple small request, will later become a yes to a major one (Myers, p.254). The idea is to take the pledge but the ultimate goal, is behavior change. By asking my audience to take the pledge, I am hoping they stick to their commitment of not texting and driving. The commitment of one pledge can save many lives. I mentioned that the goal was behavior change. Well, one must wonder how to go about doing this. Wicker concluded that our attitudes hardly predict our behavior (Myers, p.121). I can influence someone to change
Even Though some people wouldn't agree. Having a cell phone saves lives. A girl from hot springs was stolen and taken to an ally. She had her phone with her so she called the police to come get here. These guys were arrested as well. See cell phones are a good cause. Everyday people are making improvements to the cell phone as well. Iphone four to iphone 8? How is that possible? Chemistry is how. Cell phones have saved many lives around the world and continue to do so.
In today 's modern world, there is a great buzz around the latest and greatest in technology. One such massively important gadget, is the cellular telephone. In the last decade or so, cell phones have gotten smaller and smaller, as well as larger in popularity. It is difficult to go anywhere without seeing a person on a cell phone, or using a cell phone in some fashion. Contrary to popular belief, cell phones are not a "god-send" in my opinion, and looking at the facts, the world would be better off without them. As all of the following evidence shows, people would be safer, healthier and perhaps even smarter, without the presence of cell phones.
Distracted driving poses an immense problem across the United States, and the issue only seems to continue growing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “In 2015 alone, 3,477 people were killed” in cases involving distracted driving, and of those killed, “teens were the largest age group reported as distracted at the time of fatal crashes” (“Distracted Driving”, n.d.). These terrifying statistics cannot be ignored. Distracted driving is a national epidemic, and unless society addresses the problem properly and efficiently, the risky driving behavior will continue to plague our streets, endangering peoples’ lives and leading to more fatalities.
Although distracted driving is a problem for all drivers, it specifically is a major problem for teenagers. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens. When it comes to distracted driving, young people are the most likely to text and talk behind the wheel ("Distracted Driving Facts"). In Idaho between the years of 2010 and 2014, the age group 15-19 experienced the most crashes, with the age group 20-24 coming second. Teenagers also contributed to 10% of fatal car crashes and a little over 15% of serious injury car crashes ("Distracted Crash
WARNING!! There is currently a dangerous epidemic outbreak of accidents caused by distracted driving all across the United States. Many believe that this outbreak only affects teenagers. Although, according to The Texas Department of Transportation in 2015 there has been over 105,000 of these accidents deals with teenagers and adults as the driver due to distracted driving. Safe driving is described as a complex procedure that requires 100 percent of focus and concentration. While, distractive driving is defined as any time the driver takes their eyes off the road for even a split second due to any distraction. These distractions can range from eating to using any electronic device and even talking to others inside and outside the car. There are countless of cases after cases about drivers being distracted and getting into fatal car
In 2014, 2,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. This trend is being continued by the younger and newer generation, as distracted driving has been a big temptation for teens. Eighty-six percent of the eighty-two percent of American teens who own cell phones have admitted to either being on a call or responding to a text while driving. It’s even more alarming that as of 2014, seventy-seven percent claim that they are confident that they can handle distractions while driving. Distracted driving is pretty explanatory; the process of being distracted while driving any motorized vehicle. Anyone can be part of a distracted driving incident; it can be the driver, the passengers in the vehicle and even other people in surrounding vehicles. There are a few ways to make sure drivers would be able to drive and give their complete attention to the road, such as educating the public, and restricting the inattentiveness of the driver. However, it is necessary for the states to enforce laws that reduce distracted driving because frequent multitasking can have a negative effect on the brain’s ability to focus, and distracted driving puts the safety of the driver and the people around them at risk.
The United States is looking for ways to keep traffic safety in order. Distracted driving takes a big chunk in all fatal crashes, at sixteen percent. That is estimated to be five-thousand deaths each year. A study found that people are not fully focused with the task of driving even after they put down their phone. On average, it takes about twenty-seven seconds for someone to have or regain all focus on the road. Teenagers were the main reason the average was high, because they are most affected by distractions. A quarter of the time teenagers are behind the wheels, they are distracted. (https://www.aaafoundation.org/distracted-driving)
younger drivers typically around the age of 15-19 have the highest rates of getting in distracted
391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2015.” TeenSafe also said that “teen drivers from ages 15 to 19 are in the age group most at risk to be involved in distracted driving accidents. Nine percent of these teens are involved in distracted driving fatalities.” With driving being a new experience to teens, not only to they face the risk crashing due to lack of time on the road but introducing a cell phone while in a car increases their risk of crashing by 400%. Many teens become a new mode of transportation for their friends who are unable to drive or don’t have a car. Though teens are most at risk, adults drive distracted as
Distracted driving is a common characteristic many licensed individuals have. Think about how many times you’ve seen drivers on their electronic devices. In a statistical report conducted by the U.S National Highway Administration (FHWA) states that, about 660,000 drivers are handling cell phones or other electronic devices while driving in the United States. Licensed drivers take on the role and responsibility to avoid being distracted behind the wheel. The New England Journal of Medicine hypothesized that, “Driving requires the integration of high level cognition, vision, many physical and cognitive changes affect driving amongst the elderly, such as slower reaction time, hearing and vision problems, decreased ability to function and medical problems, including age associated cognitive decline and the use of drugs affecting cognitive performance. In addition, with the hypothesis above adult drivers 65 years of age through 69 years have a 30% higher risk of being involved in a fatal car accident. However, drivers who were 85 years of age or older endured a risk that is 3-4 times as high as adult drivers between the ages of 65- 69 years (“Distracted Driving and Crash Risk,” 2014). Distracted driving is a global epidemic that that must be corrected to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. We all fall guilty of taking our eyes off the road to check that text message, or changing the radio station or even taking in the
With 87 percent of American adults owning a cell phone (Jerpi, 2013), it becomes obvious that cell phones have become a staple device in today’s society. Although cell phones offer convenience, they arguably come with negative affects. Cell Phones have become one of the fastest emerging technologies (Campbell, 2006). With 87 percent of American adults and teenagers owning a cell phone (Jerpi, 2013), it becomes obvious that cell phones have become a staple device in today’s society. Since the release of the first cell phone, they have immensely evolved and some would say, have become an essential to everyday life. Although cell phones offer convenience, they arguably come with negative and impactful effects on our social
The transtheoretical model posits that health behavior change involves progress through six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. Ten processes of change have been identified for producing progress along with decisional balance, self-efficacy, and temptations. Basic research has generated a rule of thumb for at-risk populations: 40% in precontemplation, 40% in contemplation, and 20% in preparation. Across 12 health behaviors, consistent patterns have been found between the pros and cons of changing and the stages of change. Applied research has demonstrated dramatic improvements in recruitment, retention, and progress using stage-matched interventions and proactive recruitment
Persuasive Essay Marlen E. Pew once said, “Recklessness is a species of crime and should be so regarded on our streets and highways.” In today’s world, technology is evolving at a rapid pace and it has revolutionized how people communicate with each other. Because of this, it has been a lot easier for drivers to get distracted behind the wheel, especially by their mobile phones. Since Americans have busy lives, it has been seen that people do not have the time to get the things done they need to.
Chapter 1 of "Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive" discuss how people are being persuaded, whether they realize it or not. People tend to make their decisions based off of others actions. Especially, if they are uncertain about a course of action. For instance, having people who attended a program give their testimony to people who are unsure about joining the program. The chapter also discussed social psychology, the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feeling, and behavior are influenced. When asking a person if he/she is affected by someone else, they, of course, are going to say no. However, studies have shown differently.
Who invented the telephone and how has it changed over the years? A telephone is a telecommunication device that converts sound and electrical waves into audible relays, it is used to communicate with others. The telephone has changed and improved so much since it was first invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell.