The "weapons effect" refers to the fact that
a. many people have an emotional response to seeing a weapon.
b. the mere presence of a gun can provoke an aggressive response.
c. the mere presence of a gun makes people feel safer.
d. some weapons provoke more aggression than others.
Answer: B
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