To Examine the Relationship Between Temperature and Violence, Priti Manipulates

question 123

Multiple Choice

To examine the relationship between temperature and violence, Priti manipulates the thermostat in her laboratory while participants are engaged in a military simulation game. She then looks at the effect of this manipulation on aggressive behavior during the game, comparing participants in the "warm" condition to those in the "comfortable" condition. Priti's research best characterizes the field of

• A) sociology.
• B) social psychology.
• C) clinical psychology.
• D) anthropology.

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Definitions:

United States

A federal republic in North America comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions, known for its diverse culture and significant influence on global affairs.

Metacognition

The recognition and comprehension of an individual's own mental activities, typically described as "considering one's own thinking."

Real-world Settings

Environments or situations outside of controlled or laboratory conditions, where events occur naturally in everyday life.

Cognitive Developmental Perspective

A theoretical perspective in psychology that explains how children's thinking processes change over time, emphasizing the role of brain development and learning.