Based on a Review of More Than 30 Years of Research

question 423

Multiple Choice

Based on a review of more than 30 years of research, the American Psychological Association and other public health organizations stated that viewing entertainment violence:

• A) was associated with lower cognitive performance and negative social behavior in African American males but not in white males.
• B) can lead to a decrease in aggressive attitudes, values, and behaviors.
• C) was associated with lower cognitive performance and negative social behavior in white males and females but not in African American males and females.
• D) can lead to an increase in aggressive attitudes, values, and behaviors.

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