The Notion That the Child Becomes Toughened by Cumulative Exposure

question 63

Multiple Choice

The notion that the child becomes toughened by cumulative exposure to televised violence, becoming more tolerant of violence in general, is called

• A)sociometric inclusion.
• B)the desensitization hypothesis.
• C)social problem-solving training.
• D)the counterterrorism theory of mind.

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Definitions:

Death Penalty

The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a government-sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.

Racially Discriminatory

Practices, policies, or attitudes that lead to unequal treatment or outcomes for individuals based on race or ethnicity.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime, often referred to as the death penalty.

Death Penalty

A legal punishment involving the execution of an individual by the state as retribution for a crime.