A Study Reports a Positive Correlation Between Acts of Aggression

question 14

Multiple Choice

A study reports a positive correlation between acts of aggression and the amount of television a child watches.The best interpretation of this statement would be:

• A) television viewing causes children to act aggressively
• B) children who watch a great deal of television tend to be more aggressive than children who watch less television
• C) there is no relationship between the amount of television watched and aggressive behavior
• D) being an aggressive child causes that child to watch more television.

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