Mr. Tully, the principal at an all-boys boarding school, has instituted a number of policies in order to try to curb violence and aggression among his students. Based on social psychology, which of these policies will probably be ineffective?

A) Encouraging aggressive sports, so that students can release their aggression
B) Restricting students ' consumption of fried foods and sugary foods
C) Banning violent television programs
D) Banning violent video games

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Encouraging aggressive sports as a means to release aggression is based on the catharsis theory, which has been largely discredited in social psychology. Research suggests that engaging in aggressive activities can actually increase aggression rather than reduce it.

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