In an experiment, researchers exposed half the children to 2 hours of violence on television every day for a month and made sure the other half saw no violence on television at all. At the end of the month, they measured the level of aggressiveness in the children. What were the children who were exposed to violent television?

A) the dependent variable
B) the independent variable
C) the control group
D) the experimental group


D) the experimental group

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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