Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding research into the relationship between violent video games and aggression in children?

A) Short-term exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood that children will engage in physical
aggression.
B) Playing violent video games causes increased aggression.
C) Short-term exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood that children will engage in verbal
aggression.
D) Short-term exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood that children will have aggressive
thoughts and emotions.


Answer: B) Playing violent video games causes increased aggression.

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