12 Questions
What is the primary focus of the Functional Utility dimension in the Psychological Model of Mode Selection?
The performance of a mode of travel for a specific purpose
Which of the following is an example of the Aesthetic-Emotional Utility dimension?
The comfort and luxury of a travel mode
What is the main characteristic of the Situational Utility dimension?
It is strictly due to the circumstances surrounding its availability and accessibility
What is the primary focus of the Curiosity Utility dimension?
The perceived need to do something new and different
Who developed the Psychological Model of Mode Selection?
Jagdish Sheth
Who invented the world’s first commercial steam locomotive in 1825?
George Stephenson
What is the year in which the world's first fare-paying (horse-drawn) passenger railway was opened?
March 25, 1807
What is the name of the luxury first-class sleeping and dining facility invented by George M. Pullman in 1863?
Pullman coach
When did the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, begin its operations?
May 1971
What is the name of the high-speed train in Japan that started its operation in 1964?
Tokaido Shinkansen
What is the name of the document that allows non-European citizens to travel by train multiple times across a network of 33 European countries?
Eurail Pass
What type of train is designed for daytime travel or tour?
Day/Scenic Train
This quiz covers Jagdish Sheth's 1975 theory on Psychological Model of Mode Selection, which identifies transportation variables and traveler values. It explores the 5 dimensions of mode selection, including functional utility and aesthetic-emotional utility. Test your knowledge on this transportation psychology concept!
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