A Steady Diet of Violent Television Fare Can Encourage Aggression

question 141

Multiple Choice

A steady diet of violent television fare can encourage aggression in children who are consequently __________ respond aggressively in real life.

• A) primed to
• B) encouraged by their parents to
• C) frustrated and therefore motivated to
• D) rewarded when they

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroids.

Tetany

Tetany is a medical condition characterized by involuntary contraction of muscles, typically caused by abnormalities in calcium metabolism.

Blood Calcium

The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, essential for various physiological processes including bone formation, nerve function, and muscle contraction.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood, essential for bone maintenance and normal nerve and muscle function.