Consider the Following Partial Hypothesis: If Frustration Causes Aggression,then

question 4

Multiple Choice

Consider the following partial hypothesis: If frustration causes aggression,then....Which one of the following completes the statement by providing the best operational definition for the two concepts underlined?

• A) Preschool children who are prevented from playing with a favorite toy will display aggressive behavior.
• B) Preschool children who become frustrated will hit other children.
• C) Preschool children who are prevented from playing with a favorite toy will hit other children.
• D) Frustration among children leads to aggressive behavior.

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