Violent behavior exists in one’s psychological makeup much deeper than the level that receives information from television or movies.

The statement argues against a simple “media-effects” explanation of violence. By locating violent behavior “much deeper” than the layer that passively absorbs TV or film, it suggests that aggression is rooted in more fundamental psychological structures—temperament, early development, trauma, social learning in the family and peer group, and broader cultural conditions. The quote implies that screen violence may at most interact with preexisting dispositions rather than create them from scratch. Its significance lies in shifting responsibility from scapegoating entertainment media toward examining underlying causes and risk factors, and it cautions policymakers and the public against treating censorship or content regulation as a sufficient remedy for real-world violence.