Psychologist Dr. Kevin Chen argues that violent video games do not cause real-world violence, despite popular concerns.
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readingWhich research finding would best support Chen's no-causation claim?
A
Video games are popular
B
Countries with highest video game consumption show lowest violence rates; longitudinal studies found no correlation between childhood gaming and adult aggression, controlling for personality factors
C
Other factors affect violence
D
Ratings exist for games
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Cross-national and longitudinal evidence finding no correlation supports no causation.
💡 Strategy: "No effect" claims need absence of correlation across multiple study types.