Cindy enjoys playing violent video games. Which of the following might you predict about Cindy's behavior in general?
A) Since Cindy is a girl, she is likely to be unaffected by her preference for violent video games.
B) Cindy is likely to sublimate her aggressive tendencies through the playing of video games.
C) Cindy is likely to be different from other girls in terms of physical aggression and preference for violent television programming.
D) Cindy's overall behavior will be more like that of the stereotypical boy of her age.
C
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