... others. Adolescent children (ages 12-17) "become capable of abstract thought and reasoning, although they rarely use these abilities when watching television" (Dietz & Strasburger 1991, p.9). At these age levels they tend to watch less television than when they were younger. Adolescents in middle school and high school are more likely to doubt the reality of television. The small percentage of those ... who continue to believe in the reality of television, and who identify with its" violent heroes are the ones likely to be more aggressive (Bandura, 1973). The bottom line is "children le...

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