Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the results of correlational research demonstrating the connection between viewing television violence and subsequent acts of aggression?
a. Some children or teens may imitate televised violence, but the effect disappears in adulthood.
b. Some people—adults as well as youths—are influenced to imitate televised acts of violence.
c. While there is a correlation between viewing TV violence and aggression, it can be fully explained by more aggressive people being more likely to watch violent TV.
d. While there is a correlation between viewing TV violence and aggression, it can be fully explained by family income, education, and neighborhood violence.
Answer: B
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