Watching Media Violence Has ________

question 217

Multiple Choice

Watching media violence has ________.

• A) been shown not to be correlated with violent behavior in children
• B) been negatively correlated with violent behavior in children
• C) been positively correlated with violent behavior in children
• D) been shown to affect only the behavior of children who observed lots of actual violence in their home

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Definitions:

Friendship Patterns

The recurring dynamics, interactions, and behaviors observed within friendships, often influenced by cultural, societal, and personal factors.

Mere Exposure Effect

The tendency for individuals to develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.

Propinquity Effect

The tendency for people to form friendships or relationships with those whom they encounter often, based on physical or geographical closeness.

Social Allergy Effect

A situation where repeated small annoyances or behaviors in a relationship lead to a significant negative reaction over time.