The effect of heat on aggression,THE EFFECT OF HEAT ON AGGRESSION

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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