The catharsis principle predicts that media violence should serve to ____________ the tendency to aggress but/and the social learning view asserts that media violence serves to ____________ the tendency to act aggressively.
A)increase; also increase
B)increase; decrease
C)decrease; increase
D)decrease; also decrease

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The catharsis principle suggests that viewing media violence can provide a way for people to release their aggressive urges, theoretically decreasing their tendency to act aggressively in real life. On the other hand, the social learning theory posits that observing violence in media can lead individuals to learn and imitate such behaviors, thereby increasing their tendency to act aggressively.

The Catharsis Principle Predicts That Media Violence Should Serve to ____________