Which of the following statements is supported by research on television violence?
A) Children's programming is below average in violent content.
B) Watching violence on TV does not increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior.
C) Older children are more likely than preschoolers and young school-age children to imitate TV violence.
D) Time spent watching TV in childhood and adolescence predicts aggressive behavior in adulthood.
Answer: D
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