Researchers in Japan and the United States found that playing violent video games early in the school year was related to
a. poor school achievement later in the school year.
b. no relationship with aggression later in the school year.
c. higher levels of aggression later in the school year.
d. problems in forming friendships later in the school year.
Answer: c. higher levels of aggression later in the school year.
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