In terms of violent television and aggressive behavior, the textbook authors state that:
A) there is a small positive correlation between exposure to violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior.
B) there is a large positive correlation between exposure to violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior, but there is no causal evidence.
C) there is no significant correlation between exposure to violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior.
D) there is a causal link between watching violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior.
Answer: D
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