One Problem with Using Archival Data (E

question 96

Multiple Choice

One problem with using archival data (e.g., existing records of disturbances) to demonstrate that exposure to uncomfortable levels of heat causes people to behave aggressively is that __________.

• A) it is difficult to access such records
• B) by definition, people who participate in disturbances are not a random sample
• C) more people might simply be outside on a warm day than on a cold day
• D) such disturbances do not involve the kind of aggression of interest to social psychologists

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Definitions:

Mentally Unstable

A term used to describe a condition where an individual's mental health is not stable, leading to difficulties in managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders.

Psychological Dysfunction

A disruption in emotional, cognitive, or behavioral functioning, often resulting from psychological, social, genetic, physiological, or environmental factors.

Societal Factors

Influences that stem from the societal environment in which an individual lives, including norms, laws, and social structures that affect behavior and outcomes.