A Research Psychologist Is Interested in Whether Children Who Play

question 53

Multiple Choice

A research psychologist is interested in whether children who play violent videogames display above average violent behavior in real life. Which approach to this question could the psychologist take that would be consistent with the principles of empiricism?

• A) Use common sense to determine if there is a connection.
• B) Ask children to speculate about the connection.
• C) Carefully measure the type and amount of videogame play in children and observe their behavior.
• D) Ask parents and teachers to speculate about the connection.

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Definitions:

Social Exchange Principles

Theoretical perspectives that view social interactions as transactions in which individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.

Communal Relationships

Bonds between individuals that are based on mutual care and concern rather than on individual gain.

Clark And Mills

describes theorists known for differentiating between communal and exchange relationships in social psychology.

Relationship Maintenance

Efforts made by individuals to keep their relationships in a desired state or condition.