Which of the following was the independent variable in Boyatzis's (1995)research study on the effects of television viewing on children's aggressive behavior?
A)aggressive behavior
B)poor academic performance
C)television viewing
D)an early sexual promiscuity

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The independent variable in Boyatzis's (1995) research study was television viewing because it was manipulated by the researchers to see how it would affect children's aggressive behavior. The other options, aggressive behavior, poor academic performance, and early sexual promiscuity, are all outcomes or dependent variables that were measured to see if they were affected by the independent variable of television viewing.

Which of the Following Was the Independent Variable in Boyatzis's