When a Researcher Finds a Positive Correlation Between the Amount

question 23

True/False

When a researcher finds a positive correlation between the amount of violent TV watched by school children and the number of violent outbursts by these same children, the researcher can safely conclude that TV viewing directly caused the violent outbursts.

---

Definitions:

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and body awareness.

Brain Abnormalities

Refers to structural or functional deviations in the brain that can lead to various psychological or physical manifestations.

Executive Functioning

A set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for learning, behavior, and overall daily life management.

Activation

The process of initiating or increasing the activity or energy level of something or someone.