Question

Which of the following best characterizes scientific findings on the
relation between viewing sexually explicit materials and violence
against women? Viewing materials that ________ the likelihood of
aggression against women.

1. are sexually explicit increases
2. combine sex and violence increases
3. combine sex and violence does not affect
4. contain only sex decreases

Answer 1

combine sex and violence increases;

Empirical research on the effects of pornography consumption (also known as “sexually explicit content”) often reveals significant associations between increased exposure and outcomes such as sexist attitudes, sexual violence perpetration, and risky sexual behaviors. These relationships, however, are often explained by the influence of other factors, such as unique personality traits, previous experiences, and demographic variables.