1. The authors of the National Television Violence Study assert that it is important to examine the context in which violence occurs. Does John Leo agree that context is important? If so, what is the source of his disagreements with the NTVS’s conclusions regarding the seriousness and prevalence of television violence? Explain. 2. Madeline Levine claims that “the debate is over” on whether media violence harms children. Jonathan Freedman considers the evidence of the harmful effects of media violence to be “laughable.” Jon Katz calls the idea that media violence induces mayhem “idiotic.” In your opinion, do such sweeping and strong descriptors strengthen or weaken the authors’ general arguments? Explain your answer. 3. Jonathan Freedman argues that many researchers of media violence are predisposed to disfavor television violence. Does he provide evidence to support his claim? Can evidence of such...