Jayden, a 7-Year-Old, Watches a Really Violent Show with His

question 75

Multiple Choice

Jayden, a 7-year-old, watches a really violent show with his father, Andrew.Which of the following is the most likely effect of this viewing?

• A) Jayden and Andrew both experience only a brief increase in arousal but no lasting effects.
• B) The effects of the violent television viewing are longer lasting for Jayden than Andrew.
• C) The effects of the violent television viewing are longer lasting for Andrew than Jayden.
• D) Jayden and Andrew both learn new, long-term methods for dealing with difficult situations from the viewing.

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