Research suggests that viewing violence on TV:
A)can increase the likelihood that a child will behave aggressively immediately after viewing a violent TV show.
B)can lead to positive outcomes when people imitate nonviolent "heroes" in otherwise-violent TV shows.
C)is much more likely to lead to aggression than is reading about violence or seeing violence in a play.
D)can decrease a person's arousal level such that the person behaves less aggressively.

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Research has found that exposure to violent media, including TV shows, can increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior in children. This effect is more immediate than long-term and depends on various factors such as age, gender, personality, and context. However, it is important to note that not all children who watch violent TV shows will become aggressive, and there are ways to mitigate this risk, such as parental mediation, media literacy, and prosocial modeling.

Research Suggests That Viewing Violence on TV