__________ posits that playing video games may lead to increased aggression because losing at video games increases frustration, which may lead to aggressive behavior.

A. The frustration-aggression hypothesis
B. Desensitization
C. Social learning theory
D. Self-determination theory


Answer: A

Psychology

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