AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A common finding in the study of aggression is that exposure to television is associated with increased aggressive behavior in children. You know this relationship may not be causal because you are not sure which occurred first: watching television or being aggressive.

Detailed explanation-2: -A variable is a condition that changes in an experiment. The manipulated variable, also known as the independent variable, is the factor or condition that is purposely changed by the scientist.

Detailed explanation-3: -What challenges can arise from relying on the media for information about psychological research? The media frequently exaggerates results in order to better capture the public’s attention. Due to time and space limitations, media reports frequently omit important details about research studies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Selecting and Assigning Experimental Participants Participants are the subjects of psychological research, and as the name implies, individuals who are involved in psychological research actively participate in the process. Often, psychological research projects rely on college students to serve as participants.