In a Study of Aggression, Dr

question 240

Multiple Choice

In a study of aggression, Dr. Berkowitz had participants watch either violent or non-violent media after they had been frustrated by a colleague. They were then able to deliver electric shocks to the colleague as feedback for mistakes made on a memory test.
Berkowitz recorded the intensity of shocks delivered. Results indicated that more intense shocks were given when participants watched the violent media. In this study, the
Independent variable is ________ and the dependent variable is _.

• A) number of shocks; type of media
• B) type of media; number of mistakes on the memory test
• C) intensity of shocks; type of media
• D) type of media; number of shocks
• E) number of shocks; number of mistakes on the memory test

Recognize the role of association areas in integrating sensory inputs and directing motor outputs.

Understand the roles and functions of the nervous system.

Comprehend the basics of neurochemistry and the role of neurotransmitters.

Identify the components and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

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Definitions:

Obligation

A duty or commitment that an individual or organization is required to fulfill, whether by law, contract, or moral necessity.

Information Power

Information power is the access to and/or the control of information.

Positive Valence

A term used in psychology to describe the attractive or desirable nature of a stimulus, which influences a person’s motivation to pursue or engage in it.

Negative Valence

The negative emotional charge or undesirable assessment associated with a thought, event, or stimulus.