Answer:
1 hour and 3 times a week.
Explanation:
The most clear way would be - "Sam, I don't think stealing things from a shop is ok, it's illegal and you're stealing away the hard work of some people without paying for it".
That should send Sam a clear message that will explain him why stealing is wrong and why he shouldn't be tealing in the first place.
Independent variable I believe is the correct answer. Since that is what is being changed.
The key is to walk away for a few minutes and just take a breath or you can even pause and count to ten while taking deep breaths