After playing several hours of violent video games, some children show disinhibition, which means that they
A)act out behavior that would normally be restrained.
B)are calmer due to the cathartic release of aggressive feelings.
C)become more sensitized to violence.
D)are less prone to acting aggressively.

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Disinhibition refers to the reduction in restraint over behaviors that society typically deems unacceptable. In the context of violent video games, disinhibition can manifest as children acting out in ways they normally wouldn't, due to the normalization of aggressive behavior they've been exposed to in the game.

After Playing Several Hours of Violent Video Games, Some Children