In a Study of Aggression, Dr

question 306

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

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Definitions:

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

A condition involving modest cognitive decline from a previous level of performance, but not severe enough to interfere with daily activities.

Independent Functioning

The ability of an individual to perform daily activities and fulfill roles without the need for assistance from others.

Percentage

A mathematical concept that represents a number as a fraction of 100, used to describe proportions or ratios.

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