Compared with their nonplaying counterparts,young adolescents who play a lot of violent video games have been found to
A) experience fewer angry feelings.
B) see the real world as less dangerous.
C) get into more arguments and fights.
D) earn better grades in school.

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Studies have shown that young adolescents who play a lot of violent video games tend to get into more arguments and physical fights. They also tend to become desensitized to violence and may have difficulty distinguishing between fantasy and reality. While there is no evidence to suggest that playing violent video games leads to better grades, some studies have suggested that playing video games in moderation may have cognitive benefits. However, this does not apply specifically to violent video games.

Compared with Their Nonplaying Counterparts,young Adolescents Who Play a Lot