In One Study, People Who Had Been Angered Were Asked

question 29

Multiple Choice

In one study, people who had been angered were asked to hit a punching bag while thinking about the person who had angered them. The results of this study most clearly highlighted the dangers of

• A) relative deprivation.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) an emotional catharsis.
• D) a Type B personality.

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Definitions:

Predicted Income

An estimate of future earnings based on variables such as education, experience, and other relevant factors, often derived using statistical models.

Outcome Variable

Another term for the dependent variable, which is the variable expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable(s).

Correlated

A statistical term describing the extent to which two variables change together, indicating a relationship between them.

Unrelated

Not connected or associated in any specific way, especially referring to variables that do not show a statistical relationship.