Your town's council has decided to display a new sculpture downtown that consists of a large number of guns attached together.You oppose such a plan,saying that,according to research on ________,the sculpture might increase aggressive behavior downtown.
A) catharsis aggression theory
B) excitation transfer theory
C) the weapons effect
D) the frustration-aggression hypothesis

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The 'weapons effect' theory suggests that the mere presence of weapons or guns can increase aggressive behavior in individuals. Hence, according to this theory, the sculpture could potentially increase aggression in the downtown area, and it would be reasonable to oppose its installation.

Your Town's Council Has Decided to Display a New Sculpture