A Researcher Argues That the Number of Violent TV Shows

question 99

Multiple Choice

A researcher argues that the number of violent TV shows that a child watches is positively correlated with the aggressiveness of the child's play due to the fact that the discipline style of the parents causes both TV viewing and aggressive play. The researcher believes that parental discipline style is which of the following

• A)A common-causal variable
• B)An independent variable.
• C)An outcome variable.
• D)An independent variable

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Definitions:

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls levels of blood sugar by helping glucose absorption into the body's tissues.

Appetite

The desire to eat food, felt as hunger, which can be influenced by physiological, psychological, and environmental factors.

Taste Buds

sensory organs located on the tongue, responsible for the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami flavors.

Glucose Entry

The process by which glucose, a primary source of energy, enters cells to be utilized for metabolic processes.