The Vast Majority of Studies on Media Violence and Aggressive

question 400

Multiple Choice

The vast majority of studies on media violence and aggressive behavior:

• A) are focused on adolescents.
• B) are correlational.
• C) conclusively demonstrate that media violence causes aggressive behavior.
• D) do not distinguish between passive media such as television and active media such as video games.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A behavior modification technique involving the reinforcement of closer approximations of a desired behavior until the exact behavior is achieved.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Skinner's Method

A behavioral approach developed by B.F. Skinner that emphasizes the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior through conditioning.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.