In an Experiment,researchers Exposed Half the Children to 2 Hours

question 27

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,researchers exposed half the children to 2 hours of violence on television every day for a month and made sure the other half saw no violence on television at all.At the end of the month,they measured the level of aggressiveness in the children.What were the children who were exposed to violent television?

• A)the dependent variable
• B)the independent variable
• C)the control group
• D)the experimental group

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback

Information or responses that indicate a deviation from a desired outcome or standard, used constructively to guide improvement.

Selective Exposure

Tendency to put ourselves in situations that reinforce our attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors.

Situational Control

The ability of an individual or group to influence the outcome of events or behaviors in a specific context.

Attribution Theory

Theory that explains how you generate explanations for people’s behaviors.