1.accordian effect: a train of cars which are driving in bumper to bumper traffic. The leader of the train steps on his brakes suddenly and the rest of the cars bump into each other. See Kendall's glossary
2.pre: preformated. In using this command, the computer will respect spaces and tabs.
3.ftp: option you have which allows you to transfer files from the unix account to web.
4.emacs: a program which we are using in Traffic Psychology which allows the students to type their papers which will be viewed by the instructor when he calls up our assigned files.
5.pine: a command which brings up the e-mail system so we may view, compose and send messages to anyone on the internet system who possesses an e-mail address.See Caroline's glossary
6.pico: a program similar to the emacs program which allows you to create a document. The only difference with pico is that there is an option menu at the bottom of the screen.
7.anchor: a marker that you have in your document so other users my refer to. It allows the reader to go straight into the anchored document instead of searching through the entire document. See Terri's glossary
8.bystander effect: an individual does not feel solely responsible for action because there are others around in the same vacinity.
9.gopher: used in telnet to connect into other programs.
10.modem: a device used to hook up with other computers on the internet system.
11.kermit: a unix program used for uploading and downloading.
12.FAQ: frequently asked question.
13.sucking-in phenomenon: allowing two car lengths infront of you which leaves a vacuum type of force which will allow cars to cut in front of you.
14.convoys: a train of cars which travel together in a single file to avoid being radared by the police on the side of the road.
15.generational curriculum report: a collection of traffic psychology reports which Dr. James has kept over the years which allows his students to share their first hand experiences in traffic.
16.tailgating: a car riding really close to the car in front of them. Being an annoyance to the driver in front of you by riding really close up to the bumper of the car in front of you.
17.speed trap: a particular section of a highway measured with boundaries marked which calculates the speed of the vehicle by securing time it takes vehicle to travel the known distance.
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