Seven-year-old Diane is a frequent viewer of violent television programs. One day she goes to visit her friend, Susan, and while there, she asks to watch one of her favorite programs. Susan runs downstairs to ask her mom if they can watch this (Susan's mom doesn't usually allow Susan to watch such violent programs). Susan's slightly older brother wants to watch something else on TV and when Susan
asks for the TV remote, he starts hitting her. Susan is obviously hurt and cries for her mother. Based on what you know about research investigating the effects of viewing television violence, predict Diane's reaction.
A. Diane quickly runs to get Susan's mother.
B. Diane quickly provides Susan with first aid.
C. Diane doesn't seem to care about Susan and ignores her crying.
D. Predictions are not appropriate here as research has not addressed this kind of situation.
C
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