Several Correlational Studies Point to the Basic Conclusion That the More

question 276

Multiple Choice

Several correlational studies point to the basic conclusion that the more time students spend playing violent video games, the greater their tendency to engage in delinquent behavior. Based on this result, you would be justified in stating that:

• A) playing violent video games causes delinquent behavior.
• B) there is a positive correlation between delinquent behavior and playing violent video games.
• C) there is a negative correlation between playing violent video games and delinquent behavior.
• D) the researchers were conducting pseudoscientific research.

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Definitions:

Gardner's Theory

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Multiple Intelligences

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