By playing violent videogames and watching TV programs in which his superheroes fight the villains, Anton is likely to experience
a. a desensitization to violence.
b. an inhibition to violence.
c. a catharsis of pent-up aggressive urges.
d. increased empathy for the victims of violence.
A
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Which statement could be used to illustrate the concept of ethnocentrism?
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