A Researcher Wants to Examine the Relation Between Viewing Television

question 66

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to examine the relation between viewing television violence and behaving aggressively.He has participants decide whether they would prefer to view a violent or a nonviolent film,and subsequently records the number of aggressive behaviours they show in a competitive game.The researcher cannot legitimately make a causal statement based on his findings,because the study

• A) lacks external validity.
• B) lacks psychological realism.
• C) is low on mundane realism.
• D) lacks random assignment.
• E) has no cover story.

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Definitions:

Mutual Agreement

A consensus reached by two or more parties where all individuals involved agree upon terms or conditions.

Promote Individuality

Encouraging or supporting the unique qualities and self-expression of individuals.

Team Conflict

The disagreements or tensions that arise among members within a team, often due to differing opinions, personalities, or goals.

Virtual Teams

Teams that work together over distance, connected by electronic communication technologies, without the necessity of physical presence.