Charles Plays a Lot of Violent Video Games

question 39

Multiple Choice

Charles plays a lot of violent video games. The concept of desensitization suggests that he would

• A) be likely to prefer violent movies as well.
• B) be more likely to respond to a public insult with aggression than would someone who did not play violent video games.
• C) become very aroused by witnessing an act of real-life violence.
• D) show muted symptoms of arousal when shown a violent film clip as compared to someone who did not play violent video games.

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