Mick Has Made a Regular Habit Out of Watching Television

question 79

Multiple Choice

Mick has made a regular habit out of watching television shows about "true life" police and criminals.Many of these shows contain scenes of violence.After watching yet another such show,Mick finds that he is quick to anger and more likely to yell at his dog.This example illustrates that exposure to televised violence can

• A) give implicit permission for people to express aggressive inclinations.
• B) prime sociopathic behaviour.
• C) reduce sympathy for the victims of violence.
• D) facilitate the catharsis of feelings of frustration.
• E) teach people the tools of violence and aggression.

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