Question

Correlational studies show that prolonged viewing of televised violence______increase rates of violent behavior

Answer 1

ANSWER:

The correct answer is Predicts.

EXPLANATION:

Prolonged viewing of violent TV programs leads to those viewing the violent programs to react in a violent manner to situations in routine life. When one watches a violent TV program in which a good character reacts violently to a situation, it is accepted by the viewers as the right way of dealing with situations. Therefore, it can be predicted that most viewers will react to the situation violently like the good character of the program.