Most television violence is performed by unattractive villains who are punished for their misdeeds, clearly sending the message that "it does not pay to use violence."

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While television shows may sometimes punish villains for their misdeeds, studies have shown that television violence can actually lead to increased aggression in viewers, particularly when the violence is glamorized or not shown as having consequences. Additionally, the assumption that only unattractive villains use violence reinforces harmful stereotypes and does not accurately reflect the reality of violent behavior.

Most Television Violence Is Performed by Unattractive Villains Who Are