The first chapter presented an experiment on the effects of violent TV programs on children's aggression. The dependent variable was
a. the type of TV show: violent vs. nonviolent.
b. the child's action: hurting or helping others.
c. the number of children who served as subjects.
d. whether the child volunteered to participate.
B
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