After Many Media Reports of Aggressive Behavior by Parentsand Other

question 529

Multiple Choice

After many media reports of aggressive behavior by parentsand other adult spectators in the stands at Canadian youth hockey games, psychologists systematically recorded the comments of adult spectators at youth hockey games in a large Canadian city. They found that almost two-thirds of the comments were directed at the players rather than the referees,and that most comments were positive and encouraging rathe rthan negative or critical. The psychologists used a descriptive research method called _____.

• A)a case study
• B)naturalistic observation
• C)survey research
• D)the representative sample

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Definitions:

Emotional Memories

Memories that are strongly influenced by the emotions experienced during the event, which can significantly affect an individual's recall and perception of that memory.

Level of Income

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Young Adults

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United States

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