"weapons effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: weapons effects [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} weapons effect (plural weapons effects)
  1. (social psychology) The theory that the mere presence of a weapon or a picture of a weapon leading to more aggressive behavior in humans, particularly if these humans are already aroused. Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-weapons_effect-en-noun-sxQH7PHa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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