By Playing Violent Videogames and Watching TV Programs in Which

question 505

Multiple Choice

By playing violent videogames and watching TV programs in which his superheroes fight the villains, Anton is likely to experience

• A) desensitization to violence.
• B) an inhibition to violence.
• C) a catharsis of pent-up aggressive urges.
• D) increased empathy for the victims of violence.

---

Definitions:

Socially Approved

Regarded or accepted by society as being correct, appropriate, or beneficial.

Selfish Manner

Acting with concern for one's own welfare or advantage at the expense of or without regard for others.

Agreeing

The act of sharing the same opinion or position as someone else.

Anecdotal Evidence

Evidence based on personal accounts, observations, or stories, rather than on systematic scientific evaluations.