If Criminologists Want to See the Direct Effect of One

question 48

Multiple Choice

If criminologists want to see the direct effect of one factor on another, such as determining whether playing violent video games will impact the aggression of players, they conduct:

• A) experimental research.
• B) aggregate data research.
• C) cohort research.
• D) survey research.

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Definitions:

LPC

Least Preferred Coworker scale, a tool used in Fiedler's Contingency Theory to measure a leader's task or relationship orientation.

Leadership

The act or ability of leading a group towards achieving a common goal, often involving inspiring and guiding others.

Low LPC Leader

A leadership style characterized by a primary focus on completing tasks and obtaining results over building relationships, according to the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) theory.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style wherein the leader includes team members in the decision-making process, ensuring their opinions and suggestions are considered.