Outline of My Tenth Oral Presentation
“Dream Cars and Driving Realities”
This is a presentation of Road Rage and Aggressive Driving
By: Dr. Leon James and Dr. Diane Nahl, Published by Prometheus Books, 2000. Pgs. 254-268
Instructions for this oral presentation are found at:
www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy22/g22-oral.htm
I. THE DRIVER’S IMAGE
A)
- Advertisements appeal to our “inner” wants/desires for speed, power, freedom, ect...
- Not only males, but females also have a need for power
- The names of cars give us a sense of power.
B)
- I chose this topic because I found it interesting that people have an inner desire that they are not necessarily aware of.
- I liked the fact that it discussed how women also seek power and speed through cars, because it is usually only associated with men.
C)
- Some examples of how the names of car are used for power are: Jaguar, Cougar, Mustang, Viper…
II. MANAGING IN THE NEW WORLD OF DRIVING
A)
- Automobiles are now being used for more than just driving: office, eating, meetings…
- Training should be provided for new multitasking drivers.
- Drivers face more stress due to commuting and aggressive driving.
B)
- I chose this topic because I agree that stress is a major health problem and driving definitely increases stress.
- I am guilty of multitasking while driving
C)
- Some examples of how people are multitasking while driving would be: eating, talking on cell phone, computers.
III. DASHBOARD DINING
A)
- Eating in the car has become a huge phenomenon.
- Americans eat 18% of their meals in the car.
- Fast food restaurants are making their food more auto friendly and easier to eat while driving.
- People are willing to take the risk to eat while driving.
B)
- Personally, I eat in the car all the time.
- I think eating is relaxing, and reduces my stress.
- It keeps me busy and calm if I’m in traffic.
C)
- Some examples of new food related car appliances include: mini microwaves, refrigerators, warming cup holders, trays…
Helpful Websites
http://www.dietitian.com/danger.html
www.womenwithwheels.com/
www.crystalinks.com/
