When children were randomly assigned to watch either a violent film or an exciting film about bicycle racing and then played floor hockey (Josephson, 1987), children who ------- were aggressive to begin with and watched the violent film were the most aggressive.
How Does violent media effects child development?
Exposure to violent media is associated with increased child and adolescent interpersonal aggression, as well as decreased empathy and prosocial behavior
How does watching violent movies affect you?
Several studies, in fact, have linked viewing violence with an increased risk for aggression, anger, and failing to understand the suffering of others. Viewers are less likely to help others, feel sympathetic toward victims, and express empathy.
How do movies affect behavior?
The studies reveal the influence of films on people's beliefs and opinions, stereotypes and attitudes. Movies can have a significant impact on gender and ethnic stereotypes [21,22], change attitudes towards certain groups of people and cause newly formed opinions on various issues.
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The question is incomplete missing options are given below:
A. were aggressive to begin with and watched the violent film were the most aggressive.
B. had never been aggressive became the most aggressive after watching the violent film.
C. watched the violent film used verbal aggression, but not physical aggression.
D. watched the bicycle race became frustrated and actually behaved more aggressively.
