A study found that watching violent TV shows is positively correlated with physical aggression in children. Which of the following is not a possible explanation for this pattern of results?
a. children who are physically aggressive tend to be more physically active and consequently have less time to watch violent TV
b. children with very little parental supervision tend to watch more violent TV and to be more physically aggressive
c. violent TV causes children to become more physically aggressive
d. physically aggressive children find violent shows more appealing than do other children
Ans: a. children who are physically aggressive tend to be more physically active and consequently have less time to watch violent TV
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