Eight-year-old James watches a lot of television, and his favorite programs are very aggressive. What do researchers generally think will be the effect of this frequent viewing of televised violence?

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Research generally indicates that exposure to televised violence is associated with increased aggression in children. This suggests that frequent viewing of aggressive programs, like in James's case, could lead to him being more aggressive compared to peers who watch less violent content.

Eight-Year-Old James Watches a Lot of Television, and His Favorite