Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding Research

question 299

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding research into the relationship between violent video games and aggression in children?

• A) Short-term exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood that children will engage in physical aggression.
• B) Short-term exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood that children will engage in verbal aggression.
• C) Short-term exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood that children will have aggressive thoughts and emotions.
• D) Playing violent video games correlates with increased aggression.

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John Bowlby

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