Which of the Following Most Closely Represents the Weapons Effect

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most closely represents the weapons effect?

• A) The presence of weapons deters individuals from performing aggressive acts, but not from learning the positive reinforcements that are associated with violence.
• B) The presence of weapons can act as an aggression cue that suggests a way to release anger.
• C) Although the presence of weapons does not make aggression more likely, it does tend to increase the severity of aggression.
• D) Exposure to weapons in the media desensitizes individuals to violence, thus reducing their inhibitions against aggression.

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