The Weapons Effect Is __________

The weapons effect is __________.

A) the finding that the presence of weapons in a situation keep it from escalating for fear the weapons will be used
B) the finding that the absence of weapons in a situation make it escalate into a fistfight
C) an increase in aggression that can occur because of the mere presence of a gun or other weapon
D) a decrease in aggression shown by people who have a previous weapons history