Violent Video Games Tend to Make Aggressive Behavior More Likely

question 625

Multiple Choice

Violent video games tend to make aggressive behavior more likely because

• A)repeated exposure to violence sensitizes individuals, making them more likely to react negatively to violence.
• B)players may learn to be aggressive in real life by practicing violence against other people within the games.
• C)the games arouse an innate aggressive instinct.
• D)the games serve as a cathartic outlet for pent-up anger.

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