Child Psychology Exam Prep

Category - Child Psychology

Studies on the relationship between viewing violence on TV and performing violence suggest a positive relationship. What theory of aggression do those findings contradict?
  1. Group membership theory
  2. Social learning theory
  3. Catharsis theory
  4. Crowding theory
Explanation
Answer: C - Catharsis theory of aggression posits that engaging in or viewing an aggressive act can reduce future aggressive impulses. Viewing violence on TV is thought to increase aggressive behavior.
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