Most of the TV shows that 9-year-old Fred watches involve violence.This is most likely to lead Fred to
A) react with a sense of distress at the sight of two children fighting on the school playground.
B) perceive the injuries of victims of violence as less severe.
C) be more inhibited about personally starting a fight on the school playground.
D) overestimate the pain and injury experienced by victims of violent crime.

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Exposure to violent TV shows can desensitize children to violence and make them perceive injuries as less severe. This can lead to a lack of empathy and a higher tolerance for violence, which could potentially lead to aggressive behavior.

Most of the TV Shows That 9-Year-Old Fred Watches Involve