Bushman and Huesmann (2012) Report That Most Experimental Studies Do

question 44

Multiple Choice

Bushman and Huesmann (2012) report that most experimental studies do not support the catharsis hypothesis. This means that_______________. 

• A) behaving aggressively increases positive cognitions
• B) behaving aggressively begets more aggression
• C) aggression is due to frustration
• D) acting upon aggressive thoughts is effective for some but not others

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