Which of the Following Is Not a Viable Explanation for Why

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a viable explanation for why watching violence on television is correlated with aggressive behavior, according to social-psychological research?

• A) Television makes the world seem a more dangerous and hostile place.
• B) Television encourages the catharsis of aggressive impulses.
• C) Television teaches new ways to aggress and inspires imitation.
• D) Television desensitizes people to violence.

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Definitions:

Research Participants

Individuals who take part in a research study, providing data or undergoing certain conditions for the purpose of scientific inquiry.

Asch Line-length Experiment

A social psychology experiment demonstrating the power of conformity, where individuals doubted their own perceptions in a group setting to match the group opinion.

Embarrassment

A emotional state resulting from an awareness of having done something socially or morally unacceptable or ridiculous.

Cheating

The act of being dishonest or unfair in order to gain an advantage, especially in a learning or competition context.