The effect of gradually losing the ability to feel sympathy for victims both in media portrayals and in real life after years of exposure to media violence is called
A) desympathization.
B) desensitization.
C) the numbness effect.
D) the callous effect.

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The loss of ability to feel sympathy for victims due to prolonged exposure to violent media is called desensitization. This term refers to the dampening of emotional responses over time, resulting in a diminished ability to empathize with others. While choices A, C, and D may seem related to this effect, they are not commonly used and are not as specific or accurate as desensitization.

The Effect of Gradually Losing the Ability to Feel Sympathy