Fourteen-year-old Kevin frequently watches violent television programs. In the context of altered perceptions, this will most likely lead him to:
A. become more fearful than others of being personally assaulted.
B. experience more distress than others at the sight of teens fighting on the streets.
C. underestimate the actual frequency of violent crimes in the world.
D. become more interested than others in resolving the conflict between two of his personal friends.
Answer: A
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