Research Suggests That Media Coverage of Violent Behavior _____

question 44

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that media coverage of violent behavior _____.

• A) is correlated but not causally linked with performing violent behavior
• B) is correlated and causally linked to performing violent behavior
• C) has nothing to do with "copy-cat" violent behavior
• D) is only a problem for people with a genetic predisposition for performing violent behavior

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Definitions:

Conscientious

Characterizing someone who is diligent, careful, and thorough, often with a strong sense of duty and responsibility.

Boundary Condition

Conditions at the limits or borders of a specific area or system that are used to determine its behavior or solutions.

Trait Observability

Pertains to how easily an individual's personality traits can be perceived and recognized by others.

Psychological Definition

A definition that pertains to concepts, processes, or phenomena within the domain of psychology, the science of mind and behavior.