Mr. Tully, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students. Based on the research in social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?
A) Encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression
B) Restricting students' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods
C) Banning violent television programs
D) Banning violent video games

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Research in social psychology indicates that encouraging aggressive sports actually increases aggression rather than reducing it. This is because playing aggressive sports reinforces the idea that aggression is an acceptable way to solve problems, and can lead to feelings of frustration and anger in players that can spill over into other areas of their lives. The other three policies listed (restricting consumption of fried and sugary foods, banning violent television programming, and banning violent video games) are all likely to be more effective in reducing aggression among students.

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