In an Early Experiment Regarding the Effects of Violent Media

question 163

Multiple Choice

In an early experiment regarding the effects of violent media (Liebert & Baron, 1972) , one group of young children watched an extremely violent episode of a police show. Another group watched an exciting, but not violent show. What were the results of this experiment?

• A) The children who watched the police show were more aggressive with playmates.
• B) The children who watched the non-violent show were more aggressive with playmates.
• C) Both groups were equally aggressive with playmates.
• D) Both groups were equally aggressive with their parents.

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