POST PSY341 UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT
POST PSY341 UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT
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In this unit, you will
create a design and procedure using the following information Please see the
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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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