Becca, 12 years old, has bullied other students for the past year. As a social worker, you have observed her family for the past 6 months and noted the following: evidence of family violence and the television acting as a babysitter for Becca and her siblings. Becca has informed you that she has been present as a victim or perpetrator in violence at home on many occasions and loves the Saw series.
Which of the following hypotheses is false regarding the link between media and violence?
a. Media violence influences specific areas of the brain that are involved in the regulation of emotion, arousal, and attention.
b. Those who watch television frequently view aggression and violence as common, socially acceptable behavior.
c. Extensive and repeated exposure to media violence sensitizes kids to real-world violence.
d. Television may help violent youths justify their behavior as socially acceptable.