Researchers measured the physiological arousal of heavy TV viewers and light TV viewers when they came into the lab to watch a violent boxing match. Results of their study reveal that
a. exposure to violence increases arousal.
b. heavy TV viewers seem desensitized to violence.
c. mindless viewing of violence leads to decreased arousal.
d. light TV viewers quickly habituate to violence.
Answer: B
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