Studies of modeled aggression suggest that
A) the viewing of TV aggression does not have any significant effect on children's behavior.
B) children tend to be calmer after observing aggression on television due to the cathartic effect.
C) physical punishment by parents has little modeled effect on a child's aggressiveness.
D) children who watch a great deal of televised violence will be more prone to behave aggressively.

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Studies have consistently shown that children who watch a lot of violence on television are more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior. This is known as the "modeling effect," where children imitate what they see on television, especially if they see television characters being rewarded for aggressive behavior. A and B are both incorrect, as research shows that TV violence can have a significant effect on children's behavior and there is no evidence of a cathartic effect. C is also incorrect, as physical punishment by parents can increase a child's aggression.

Studies of Modeled Aggression Suggest That