The 1971 study of violence and TV (Television and Social Behavior), conducted by George Gerbner, found that:

a. there was no connection between TV programming and aggressive behavior.
b. TV violence affected some children who were already predisposed to violence.
c. only two of ten prime­time TV programs could be called “violent.”
d. TV violence had a “magic bullet” effect in leading to violent behavior among a majority of children.

ANSWER: b

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