In the statement "Watching violence on TV causes an increase in a person's tolerance for aggression," the independent variable is
A) parental attitude toward TV
B) person's age
C) tolerance of aggression
D) watching violence on TV

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The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed in an experiment. In this statement, the variable being manipulated is the exposure to violence on TV, hence, the correct choice is D, watching violence on TV.

In the Statement "Watching Violence on TV Causes an Increase