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 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, A.A., & Bushman, B.J. (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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