Mick has made a regular habit out of watching television shows about "true life" police and criminals. Many of these shows contain scenes of violence. After watching yet another such show, Mick finds that he is quick to anger and more likely to yell at his dog. This example illustrates that exposure to televised violence can
A) give implicit permission for people to express aggressive inclinations.
B) prime sociopathic behaviour.
C) reduce sympathy for the victims of violence.
D) facilitate the catharsis of feelings of frustration.
E) teach people the tools of violence and aggression.
A) give implicit permission for people to express aggressive inclinations.
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A. Ask him to ignore those thoughts when they pop up, and simply act in whatever way they feel is most responsible. B. Have him turn in some imperfect work and see how it goes. C. Ask him for past examples when he has had good outcomes even when his work wasn't perfect. D. Prescribe him medication that counteracts brain regions responsible for anxiety and rumination.
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A. is declining down to the conventional level. B. is reaching post-conventional levels on most campuses. C. may be at an all-time high in recorded history. D. is declining down to the lowest level, personal interests.