Which of the following is NOT a viable explanation for why watching violence on television is correlated with aggressive behavior, according to social-psychological research?
a. Television makes the world seem a more dangerous and hostile place.
b. Television encourages the catharsis of aggressive impulses.
c. Television teaches new ways to aggress and inspires imitation.
d. Television desensitizes people to violence.
Answer: B
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