Which of the Following Conclusions Is Best Supported by the Results

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the results of correlational research demonstrating the connection between viewing television violence and subsequent acts of aggression?

• A) Some children or teens may imitate televised violence, but the effect disappears in adulthood.
• B) Some people-adults as well as youths-are influenced to imitate televised acts of violence.
• C) While there is a correlation between viewing TV violence and aggression, it can be fully explained by more aggressive people being more likely to watch violent TV.
• D) While there is a correlation between viewing TV violence and aggression, it can be fully explained by family income, education, and neighborhood violence.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon of a person exerting less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when working alone.

Social Facilitation Effect

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, often showing improved performance on tasks.

Performance

The manner in which an individual or group executes and accomplishes tasks or activities, often measured against predefined standards.

Tasks

Specific activities or assignments that people engage in, often as part of larger projects or goals.