Dr. Gong has developed a coding system for aggressive behaviors displayed in comic books. She had her assistants read comic books published between 1980 and 1984 and record the number of aggressive acts displayed in each comic. She also had her assistants read comic books published between 1985 and 1989 and record the number of aggressive acts displayed in them. This approach to studying aggressive behavior may best be categorized as _____.
A)a survey research
B)naturalistic observation
C)a cohort study
D)content analysis

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Dr. Gong's approach involves analyzing the content of the comic books to identify and categorize aggressive behaviors. This is known as content analysis, which is a research method used to study recorded or documented materials (in this case, comic books). It is not a survey research, naturalistic observation, or cohort study, as the focus is on analyzing the content rather than collecting data through surveys or observing behavior in natural settings or studying a specific group over time.

Dr Gong Has Developed a Coding System for Aggressive Behaviors