In the context of electronic media violence, which of the following is true of the influence of video games on school-age children?

A. Young video game players often show prosocial behavior.
B. Long-term increases in violent behavior could be less for video games than for TV and movies.
C. Players of violent games are less likely to respond violently to provocation than other children.
D. Players of violent games are active participants who receive positive reinforcement for violent actions.


Answer: D

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