In a simple experiment examining the impact of violent games on aggressive thoughts, we might have participants play a violent game for 45 min rather than 5 min. This decision reflects our attempt to maximize power by ______.

A. controlling conditions in our experiment
B. ensuring that our IV is valid and reliable
C. using a strong manipulation of our IV
D. using similar participants in our study


Ans: C

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