Violent video games tend to make aggressive behavior more likely because
a. repeated exposure to violence sensitizes individuals, making them more likely to react negatively to violence.
b. players may learn to be aggressive in real life by practicing violence against other people within the games.
c. the games arouse an innate aggressive instinct.
d. the games serve as a cathartic outlet for pent-up anger.
B
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