If a weapon is either real or viewed in films, and is repeatedly observed to be used in a violent context, this can lead to the weapon by itself eliciting thoughts and feelings associated with violence. This is known as:

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Stimulus pairing refers to the process where a neutral stimulus, like a weapon, becomes associated with a particular response, such as thoughts and feelings of violence, due to repeated exposure in a specific context.

If a Weapon Is Either Real or Viewed in Films