Despite the fact that results are primarily correlational, overwhelming research evidence suggests that observation of televised aggression leads to
a) no significant increase in aggressive behavior.
b) increases in aggressive behaviors that can extend into adulthood.
c) increases in aggression only for the male population.
d) increases in aggression only for children who play violent video games.
b
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According to the opponent-process theory of color vision, staring at a red image for a minute will produce a __________ afterimage if one looks at a white surface next.
A. blue B. yellow C. green D. pink
Which of the following are activities that would best delay cognitive decline?
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A) holophrases. B) fast mapping. C) overextension. D) protowords.