Which Statement Is Supported by Research on Viewing Television Violence

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which statement is supported by research on viewing television violence?

• A) Violent programming creates short-term increases in aggression, but does not have lasting negative effects.
• B) Aggressive children have a greater appetite for violent media than nonaggressive children.
• C) Older children are more likely than preschool and young school-age children to imitate TV violence.
• D) Violent television has a negative effect only on children who are already highly aggressive.

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