Mario believes that his son is learning to be aggressive because he plays violent video games.In what way could observational learning explain the connection Mario sees between media and his son's behavior?
A) Children are rewarded for playing violent video games, which increases their level of aggression.
B) Violent video games reinforce children's biological tendency toward aggression.
C) Children who watch violence in video games tend to show more aggressive thoughts and actions.
D) Exposure to violence in video games changes the levels of neurotransmitters in children's brains and thus makes them more likely to act violently.

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Observational learning theory suggests that individuals learn new behaviors by observing others and the consequences of their actions. In the case of violent video games, children may observe the aggressive actions of the characters and the consequences (such as achieving a higher score or winning the game), leading them to imitate those actions in real life. Research suggests that exposure to violence in media (including video games) is linked to increased aggressive thoughts and actions in children. Thus, observational learning could explain the connection Mario sees between his son's behavior and playing violent video games.

Mario Believes That His Son Is Learning to Be Aggressive