A researcher studying violent behavior in elementary school children asks the children's parents how much time each child spends playing computer games and has their teachers rate each child on the level of aggressiveness they display while playing with other children. Suppose that the researcher finds a moderately strong positive correlation. Describe three different possible cause-and-effect explanations for this relationship.

Compare and contrast the methods of argument that pertelote and chanticleer use to defend their interpretation of dreams. what is false about each of their arguments?

The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as low-balling. cognitive dissonance. reciprocal concession. the foot-in-the-door technique. a half-dozen high school students are going to a concert. chantal wants to wear a new colorful outfit that she just received as a gift, but she assumes that her five friends will all be wearing nothing but black leather. chantal decides to do likewise, and leaves her colorful outfit in the closet. chantal’s behavior is an example of conformity. resistance. reciprocation wariness. idiosyncrasy credits.

The following legal claims exist for m. finger co. identify the accounting treatment for each claim as either (a) a liability that is recorded or (b) an item described in notes to its financial statements. 1. m. finger (defendant) estimates that a pending lawsuit could result in damages of $1,250,000; it is reasonably possible that the plaintiff will win the case. an item described in notes to its financial statements. a liability that is recorded. 2. m. finger faces a probable loss on a pending lawsuit; the amount is not reasonably estimable. a liability that is recorded. an item described in notes to its financial statements. 3. m. finger estimates damages in a case at $3,500,000 with a high probability of losing the case. an item described in notes to its financial statements. a liability that is recorded. the amount that m. finger co. should record in its accounting records related to these suits is: