Research by Anderson and colleagues (2003) demonstrated that boys and men seem to be more vulnerable to media effects on direct physical aggression, whereas girls seem more vulnerable to effects on
A) indirect and verbal aggression
B) social exclusionism
C) nonverbal and physical aggression
D) emotional abuse

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Anderson and colleagues' research found that while boys and men are more susceptible to media influences on direct physical aggression, girls are more affected in terms of indirect and verbal aggression. This distinction highlights how gender may influence the type of aggression that individuals are more likely to exhibit or be influenced by after media exposure.

Research by Anderson and Colleagues (2003) Demonstrated That Boys and Men