Which Statement About Viewing Television Violence Is Supported by the Majority

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which statement about viewing television violence is supported by the majority of research studies?

• A)It does not bring about increases in aggressive behaviour.
• B)It leads viewers to underestimate the occurrences of real-world violence.
• C)It may bring about a reduction in both emotional arousal and distress at viewing violent behaviour.
• D)It has a cathartic effect.

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A method of research in the social sciences in which a controlled experimental factor is subjected to special treatment for purposes of comparison with a factor kept constant.

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