A Common Finding in the Study of Aggression Is That

question 13

Multiple Choice

A common finding in the study of aggression is that exposure to television is associated with increased aggressive behavior in children. You are curious as to whether peer pressure is really to blame (peer pressure encourages you to watch television and peer pressure encourages you to be aggressive) . You are questioning which of the following criteria of causation?

• A)the criterion of covariance
• B)the criterion of temporal precedence
• C)the third-variable criterion
• D)the criterion of external validity

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Definitions:

Agricultural

Related to the cultivation of land, and breeding of animals and plants to provide food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products.

Unilineal Descent

A kinship system in which lineage is traced through either the maternal or paternal line exclusively, not both.

Common Ancestry

The shared genetic heritage or lineage among individuals or species.

Phratry

A social unit or grouping in some tribal societies based on clan affiliations or kinship, often involved in ceremonies and mutual aid.