All of the following are true about violent media EXCEPT which statement?

A) The more people watch violent media,the less they are disturbed by it.
B) The more people watch violent media,the more they realize it is fictional.
C) Violence sometimes imitates violent media content in a detailed manner.
D) Violence is more likely to be imitated if the perpetrator is reinforced.

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Mackenzie Landes · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  This statement is not necessarily true. While some people may realize that violent media is fictional and not be affected by it, others may become desensitized to violence and be more likely to engage in violent behavior themselves. The other statements are all true: the more people are exposed to violent media, the less it may affect them (A), violence can be imitated in great detail from media (C), and reinforcement can increase the likelihood of violent behavior (D).

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