Jeremy is watching a TV program that portrays violence as an acceptable way of dealing with problems.This message may
A) increase Jeremy's emotional sensitivity to violent acts.
B) lower Jeremy's inhibitions against acting out hostile feelings.
C) decrease aggressive urges by releasing pent-up frustrations.
D) do all of these.

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The TV program portraying violence as an acceptable way of dealing with problems may lower Jeremy's inhibitions against acting out hostile feelings. This can increase the likelihood of Jeremy engaging in violent behavior or resorting to violence as a means of addressing a problem or situation. However, there is no evidence to suggest that it may increase Jeremy's emotional sensitivity to violent acts or decrease aggressive urges by releasing pent-up frustrations.

Jeremy Is Watching a TV Program That Portrays Violence as an Acceptable