In a Study of Aggression in Preschool Children, Each of Three

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a study of aggression in preschool children, each of three groups regularly saw one of three types of TV shows: aggressive programs (such as "Batman") , prosocial programs ("Mister Rogers' Neighborhood") , and neutral programs (such as Disney nature films) . Aggressive behavior was then assessed. What was the dependent variable?

• A)the type of TV show
• B)the children's level of aggression
• C)the number of groups of children
• D)the age of the children

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