Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the results of correlational research demonstrating the connection between viewing television violence and subsequent acts of aggression?
a. Some children or teens may imitate televised violence, but the effect disappears in adulthood.
b. Some peopleadults as well as youthsare influenced to imitate televised acts of violence.
c. While there is a correlation between viewing TV violence and aggression, it can be fully explained by more aggressive people being more likely to watch violent TV.
d. While there is a correlation between viewing TV violence and aggression, it can be fully explained by family income, education, and neighborhood violence.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a viable explanation for why watching violence on television is correlated with aggressive behavior, according to social-psychological research?
a. Television makes the world seem a more dangerous and hostile place.
b. Television encourages the catharsis of aggressive impulses.
c. Television teaches new ways to aggress and inspires imitation.
d. Television desensitizes people to violence.
Research Methods
Benedict's test results
Student Perspective of Research
The results from West and Crook's study of memory for telephone numbers
Research
Results and interpretation of a mixed copolymer