Which of the following statements is supported by research on viewing television violence?

A) Violent programming creates short-term increases in aggression, but does not have long-term negative consequences.
B) Aggressive children have a greater appetite for violent TV programming than nonaggressive children.
C) Older children are more likely than preschool and young school-age children to imitate TV violence.
D) Violent television only has a negative effect on children who are already highly aggressive.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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