Psychology 409A:
Driving Psychology February 5,
2006.
Leon James and Diane Nahl (2000).
Road Rage and Aggressive Driving: Steering Clear of Highway Warfare. (Amherst,
N.Y.: Prometheus Books) pp. 32-43.
Instructional link for assignment:
http://www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy24/g24-oral1.htm
Instructor: Dr. Leon James
A. Parking Lot rage.
B. Sidewalk rage.
C. Surfing rage.
D. Desk rage.
E. Parking rage.
A. ÒAnger is the main
method people use to negotiate dominance levels in power games.Ó (Page 35.)
B. Venting anger may not be
beneficial to your mental and physical health. Some researchers say that venting actually increases stress
and decreases immune system functioning.
C. Instead of venting, stay in
control of your affective, sensory motor, and cognitive selves. By reflecting upon your fear and anger
it lets you realize that the other driver is also human and makes mistakes as
well.
A. Without being able to
recognize your own faults and misconceptions, it is difficult to become an
emotionally responsible driver.
B. No or little emotional
literacy can lead to injury.
1.
Injury to property.
2.
Injury to personÕs mental states.
3.
Injury to Òthe nation by contributing to social conflict and
disunity.Ó (Page 38.)
Related Links:
http://www.grandtimes.com/Anger.html
This
website is for rageaholics and gives some criteria for recognizing if you are a
rageaholic. It also gives some
tips for controlling rage and the effects that go along with it. It includes a self-assessment test for
anyone interested or worried about rage and anger management.
This website is great for people who suffer, or
are worried about road rage. It
includes tests that you can self-administer to find out if you have problems
with road rage, an advice column, and also an online discussion board.
http://www.mindpub.com/art165.htm
This
website is an article by Vijai P. Sharma, PhD that discusses the growing trend
of road rage. It shares many of
the same ideas and sentiments that are in Road Rage and Aggressive Driving.