Liebert and Baron (1972) Allowed Children to Watch Either a Violent

question 5

Multiple Choice

Liebert and Baron (1972) allowed children to watch either a violent TV program or a film of an exciting sporting event. What did they observe in children's subsequent behavior during play?

• A)Children's levels of aggression decreased after watching the program or film, though the decrease was less marked specifically among those who watched the violent program
• B)Children's levels of aggression increased after watching, irrespective of whether they saw the violent program or the sporting event
• C)Children who watched the sporting event were even more violent in their play than children who watched the violent program
• D)Watching the program or film had no effect of children's aggression during play, but those who watched the violent program were more aggressive during classroom activities
• E)Only the children who watched the violent program displayed elevated levels of aggression during play

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