Children were shown either a film with a great deal of police violence or an exciting bike racing film. Later they played a game of floor hockey. Children who watched the:

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The study suggests that children who had previously been rated as highly aggressive were more influenced by the police violence film and exhibited more verbal and physical aggression during the game. This implies that exposure to violent media can have a greater impact on children who already have a predisposition towards aggression.

Children Were Shown Either a Film with a Great Deal