In the classic study on the transmission of aggression by Bandura, Ross, and Ross (1961), which of the following best describes how the researchers controlled for the participant variable of pre-existing aggressiveness, and the corresponding experimental design?
They utilized a matched pairs design by pre-rating the N=72N = 72N=72 children on 5-point scales of aggression and allocating matched triplets to different conditions.
They utilized a repeated measures design, where each of the N=72N = 72N=72 children was exposed to both the aggressive and non-aggressive models on separate days.
They utilized an independent measures design with random allocation of the N=72N = 72N=72 participants, relying on probability to distribute baseline aggression evenly.
They utilized a natural experiment design, matching children into pairs based on parental self-report questionnaires of physical aggression at home.
152 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology External influences on children's behaviour, covering Bandura et al. (1961): Transmission of aggression and Chaney et al. (2004): Funhaller study. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.