Regarding Televised Aggression,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Regarding televised aggression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Repeated exposure to media violence desensitizes individuals, making them less likely to react negatively to violence and, hence, more prone to engage in it.
• B) No country has yet restricted the amount of permissible violence on television.
• C) Children and young adults who play violent video games were much more likely to show aggression toward others.
• D) In addition to televised violence, many other factors, such as family conflict, depression, and negative peer influences, tend to affect the chances that hostile thoughts will be turned into actions.

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