Repeated exposure to sexually explicit films causes viewers to
A) decrease men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be less accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.
B) increase men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be less accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.
C) increase men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be more accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.
D) decrease men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be more accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.

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Research has consistently shown that repeated exposure to sexually explicit films can increase men's aggressive behavior toward women and make them more accepting of rape myths, such as the idea that women enjoy being forced into sex or that some women deserve to be raped. This can result in men being more likely to blame victims of sexual assault and to excuse or justify perpetrators' actions, which can lead to shorter prison sentences for convicted rapists.

Repeated Exposure to Sexually Explicit Films Causes Viewers to