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:

Individual Resistance

Opposition or reluctance by a person to accept change, adhere to regulations, or adopt new ideas or methods.

Perceptions

The way individuals interpret and understand their surroundings and experiences.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and behavioral patterns.

Fixed Investments

Long-term expenditures on physical assets like plant, property, and equipment, which are not easily liquidated.