Research by Anderson and colleagues (2003) demonstrated that boys and men seem to be more vulnerable to media effects on direct physical aggression, whereas girls seem more vulnerable to effects on
A) Indirect and verbal aggression
B) Social exclusionism
C) Nonverbal and physical aggression
D) Emotional abuse

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The research by Anderson and colleagues (2003) suggests that boys and men are more affected by media portraying direct physical aggression. On the other hand, girls seem to be more vulnerable to media effects on indirect and verbal aggression. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options C and D relate to forms of aggression that are not specifically mentioned in the research, and option B is not a form of aggression but rather a tactic of manipulation.

Research by Anderson and Colleagues (2003) Demonstrated That Boys and Men