POST PSY 341 UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT
POST PSY 341 UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION
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In this unit, you will create a design and procedure using the following information Please see the Research Rubric for specific details required for your submission:
Topic:The effect of heat on aggression
Hypothesis:Heat will increase aggression
Independent Variable:Heat
Dependent Variable:Aggression
References:
Anderson, C (1989) Temperature and aggression: ubiquitous effects of heat on occurrence of human violence Psychological Bulletin, 106, 74-96
Anderson, AA, & Bushman, BJ (2002) Human Aggression Annual Review of Psychology, 53,27-51
Bushman BJ 1995 Moderating role of trait aggressiveness in the effects of violent media on aggression Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 950–60
Sample:60 adults (30 male, 30 female; ages 20 – 40, mean = 30; 60% Caucasian, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Other) gathered from various states on the east coast
Operationalized IV:Temperature
Operationalized DV:Number of punches
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