Gordon Russell (1983), a sports psychologist, observed the behaviour of fans during an especially violent hockey game. Contrary to predictions based on the notion of catharsis, Russell found that the belligerence and hostility of the spectators

A) increased when their team was losing.
B) decreased when their team was winning.
C) decreased when their team was losing.
D) remained constant throughout the game.
E) increased throughout the hockey game.

E) increased throughout the hockey game.

Psychology

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A. super ego. B. ego. C. Id. D. Libido.

Psychology

Research that analyzes the cognitive development of the same individuals as they develop over the years is called:

cross-sectional research. representative samples. longitudinal research. sequential research.

Psychology