Jeff enjoys playing video games on a regular basis, and the more realistic the violence in the combat video games he plays, the more he enjoys it. Because the games in which he is actively engaged are so realistic, you predict that Jeff will
A) act more aggressively for several hours after playing.
B) commit acts of violence toward his friends that match the violence in the games he plays.
C) act more aggressively after playing, but only for a short time frame.
D) not act more aggressively than he did before playing his games.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that playing violent video games can lead to short-term increases in aggressive behavior, but these effects tend to dissipate over time. It is unlikely that Jeff will commit acts of violence toward his friends or become more aggressive long-term, but there may be a short period of increased aggression right after playing the games. Overall, the effect of violent video games on aggression is still debated and varies from person to person.

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