Your older brother watches R-rated movies with his 9-year-old son that include considerable violence. He believes that because he and his son are watching the movies together, it is not posing a problem. What do you think?
a. Your brother is correct. The fact that they are watching the movies together eliminates the potential problems.
b. There is irrefutable evidence that exposure to violent media increases aggression. So, regardless of whether he watches these movies with his son, it is not really a good idea.
c. Watching violent movies actually reduces aggression in males.
d. There has been very little research on the topic, so no one knows.
Answer: B
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