Dr Jung Argues That Increases in Temperature Cause Increases in Aggression

question 189

Multiple Choice

Dr. Jung argues that increases in temperature cause increases in aggression. To support his claim, he recorded the temperature each day and noted the number of reported assaults. More assaults were recorded on hotter days. His claim is inaccurate because

• A) this is a case study
• B) the variables are controlled
• C) the data are correlational
• D) the data are based on self-report
• E) assaults are negatively related to aggression

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