Imagine That You Read the Following Passage in a Popular

question 23

Essay

Imagine that you read the following passage in a popular magazine. Should you conclude that the original article found evidence of an interaction? Why is or isn't there evidence of an interaction?
"One study had participants watch a crime show. Half the participants watched a documentary of a murder that took place in rural Virginia, while the other half watched a movie adaptation of the same murder. The effect of viewing a crime show on people's fear of being a victim of crime depends on the participants' sex, with women in general being more fearful regardless of which show they saw, whereas men reported more fear after watching the documentary."

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Definitions:

Vaginal Irritation

Discomfort, itchiness, or inflammation of the vagina, which can result from infections, allergic reactions, or physical irritation.

Diaphragm

A cup with a flexible rim that is placed deep inside the vagina, blocking the cervix, to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.

Uterus Lining

The innermost layer of the uterus, known as the endometrium, which thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for possible implantation of an embryo.

Fallopian Tubes

Tubular structures connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization of an egg by sperm typically occurs.