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  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • Handedness is a known indicator of cerebral specialization.
  • Previous research links handedness to accident proneness.
  • Direct measures of laterality and cognitive abilities in accident proneness are under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate direct measures of laterality beyond handedness for predicting accident proneness.
  • To examine the role of mental rotation and navigation abilities in accident proneness.
  • To identify specific laterality and cognitive factors influencing accident risk.

Main Methods:

  • 140 participants completed various cognitive and laterality tests.
  • Measures included the Mental Rotations Test and Santa Barbara Sense of Direction scale.
  • Participants also underwent handedness, visual/auditory laterality, and grip strength assessments.

Main Results:

  • Handedness scores significantly predicted accident numbers.
  • Absolute visual laterality and auditory laterality index response times were significant predictors.
  • Navigation ability was also a significant factor in predicting accident proneness.

Conclusions:

  • Cerebral hemispheric specialization, assessed through laterality measures, is linked to accident proneness.
  • Navigation abilities play a crucial role in risk-taking behavior and accident occurrence.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the interplay between cognitive functions and accident risk.