Dr Gong Has Developed a Coding System for Aggressive Behaviors

question 58

Multiple Choice

Dr. Gong has developed a coding system for aggressive behaviors displayed in comic books. She had her assistants read comic books published between 1980 and 1984 and record the number of aggressive acts displayed in each comic. She also had her assistants read comic books published between 1985 and 1989 and record the number of aggressive acts displayed in them. This approach to studying aggressive behavior may best be categorized as _____.

• A)a survey research
• B)naturalistic observation
• C)a cohort study
• D)content analysis

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