Which Conclusion Is MOST Accurate Regarding the Research on Violence

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion is MOST accurate regarding the research on violence in the mass media and aggression?

• A)The use of weapons in the mass media is also increasing over time.
• B)There is a relationship between violent media and aggression, but it has not shown causality.
• C)That there is a relationship between violent media and aggression for men but not women.
• D)Conclusions are mixed; a clear relationship between violent media and aggression  has not been found.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A type of behavioral training in which an undesired behavior is associated with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce its occurrence.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used in psychotherapy to gradually reduce phobia, anxiety, or fear by exposing a person to the feared object or context in a controlled manner.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment and is particularly used for treating borderline personality disorder.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at teaching patients skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.