The Puzzle the Authors Put Forth in the Text Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The puzzle the authors put forth in the text is that the media is not doing its job because

• A)nearly three-quarters of Bush supporters believed that weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.
• B)Bush supported the Kyoto Treaty.
• C)many of McCain's supporters believed he was in favor of the Kyoto Treaty.
• D)top journalists are paid too much.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people.

Random Error

Variability in data that arises from unpredictable fluctuations and inconsistencies in the measurement process.

Neuroscience Perspective

An approach that explores the structure and function of the nervous system, including the brain, to understand behavior, thought, and emotion.

Aggressive Acts

Acts characterized by hostility or violence towards others.