Greitemeyer and His Colleagues Have Conducted a Number of Studies

question 159

Multiple Choice

Greitemeyer and his colleagues have conducted a number of studies to examine the effects of video games on helping. They have some participants play a prosocial video game and others play a neutral video game. The independent variable of this research is the __________.

• A) degree of helping
• B) type of video game
• C) participants
• D) temperature of the room where they play the game

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Definitions:

Tumors

Abnormal masses of tissue that form when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should.

Ulcer

An open sore or lesion, typically found in the stomach or duodenal lining, often caused by infection with H. pylori bacteria or prolonged use of NSAIDs.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in someone of reproductive age, which can be a sign of health issues.

Orgasm

The climax of sexual stimulation, characterized by intense pleasure, accompanied by a series of involuntary muscle contractions in the genital region.