Regarding Aggression, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 444

Multiple Choice

Regarding aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)While some evidence suggests that widespread exposure to media violence contributes to aggression, there is disagreement as to the power or pervasiveness of the impact.
• B)Children who are physically abused at home, those who suffer severe physical punishment, and those who merely witness violence in the community are more likely to be involved in fighting, aggressive play, and antisocial behavior at school.
• C)Albert Bandura showed in his studies that children may learn new aggressive actions by watching violent or aggressive behavior, or they may learn that violence is "okay."
• D)According to Harvard University psychologist Steven Pinker, if you compare the amount of violence in the modern world with the more distant past, it appears that aggression is dramatically increasing.

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