What theory would most readily be associated with the debate over whether or not television violence makes viewers, particularly children, more violent?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cultivation theory focuses on the long-term effects of media exposure and argues that repeated exposure to violence in media can cultivate a belief in a mean and scary world, which can lead to increased fear and anxiety in viewers. It is closely related to the debate over whether or not television violence makes viewers, particularly children, more violent.

What Theory Would Most Readily Be Associated with the Debate