Experimental participants randomly assigned to play a video game involving bloody murders and groaning victims became ________ hostile and ________ likely to blast intense noise at a fellow student.
A) more;less
B) less;less
C) less;more
D) more;more

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Research has consistently shown that exposure to violent media, such as violent video games, increases aggressive behavior. This is known as the "violent media effect." Therefore, participants who played a violent video game are more likely to be hostile and aggressive towards others, as evidenced by their increased likelihood of blasting intense noise at a fellow student.

Experimental Participants Randomly Assigned to Play a Video Game Involving