You Are Doing a Research Project on the Effects of Contemporary

question 28

Multiple Choice

You are doing a research project on the effects of contemporary media. What are your variables if your hypothesis is "watching violence on television causes an increase in violent behavior"?

• A) violence on television and violent behavior
• B) watching television and violence on television
• C) watching nonviolent television
• D) causes of violent behavior

---

Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of skin, nails, hair, and nervous system.

Nervous Tissue

A tissue type located in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Amnion

A thin, protective membrane that surrounds the embryo in the uterus, part of the amniotic sac that contains the amniotic fluid.