The Cultivation Effect (Also Known as "Mean World" Syndrome) Argues

The cultivation effect (also known as "mean world" syndrome) argues that ______.

A) the more television people watch, the meaner they become
B) people who watch more television believe they are more likely to become victims of crime or violence than they actually are
C) people who consider television watching an "uncultured" activity are more likely to believe most people are violent
D) people who watch violent television will become more violent
E) None of the options are correct.