According to recent reviews of the literature, repeated exposure to violent video games can make someone more aggressive and less empathic. This is an example of
A) the negative consequence of habituation.
B) rank-order change.
C) becoming less consistent.
D) effective classical conditioning.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of the negative consequence of habituation, where repeated exposure to a stimulus (in this case, violent video games) decreases an individual's emotional responsiveness to it, potentially leading to increased aggression and decreased empathy.

According to Recent Reviews of the Literature, Repeated Exposure to Violent