If a Researcher Wanted to Be Certain to Detect Even

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a researcher wanted to be certain to detect even a small relationship between variables, she would

• A) set alpha to be smaller.
• B) set beta to be smaller.
• C) set alpha to be larger.
• D) set beta to be larger.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Learning

is the process of learning by observing the actions and consequences of others' behavior, rather than through direct experience.

Desensitization

The process by which repeated exposure to a stimulus (e.g., violence) reduces emotional responsiveness to the stimulus over time.

Cultivation Theory

A theory that suggests that heavy exposure to media, particularly television, shapes viewers' perceptions of reality.

Violent Sexual Material

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