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moongchi · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Social-psychological research has revealed that viewers often learn the particulars of how to aggress when they watch violent television. If Andy is one such person, what is he likely to think when he watches a violent cops-and-robbers show?

a. If they can do it, so can I.
b. So that's how it's done.
c. I guess it's the urge to aggress that I'm feeling.
d. Big deal. What's on PBS?

Question 2

Franklin dislikes the Rush Limbaugh radio talk show. At a party, Franklin meets Jefferson, who lavishly praises the Rush Limbaugh show. Franklin takes an instant dislike to Jefferson.

Which of the following psychological theories would best predict Franklin's response to Jefferson?
A) cognitive dissonance theory
B) balance theory
C) learning theory
D) reciprocity theory