S1359-1789(97)00055-4 VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES AND AGGRESSION: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Mark Griffiths Nottingham Trent University ABSTRACT. One of the main concerns that has constantly been raised against video games is that most of the games feature aggressive elements. This has led many people to assert that this may have a detrimental effect on individuals who play such games. Despite continuing controversy for over 15 years‚ there has been little in the way of systematic research. This article reviews
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Positive Effects of Video Games * When your child plays video games‚ it gives his brain a real workout. In many video games‚ the skills required to win involve abstract and high level thinking. These skills are not even taught at school. Some of the mental skills enhanced by video games include: o Following instructions o Problem solving and logic - When kids play games such as The Incredible Machine‚ Angry Birds or Cut The Rope‚ they train their brain
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head: Position Paper Rough Draft 1 The Value in Video Games Linda Garcia Devry University Rough Draft 2 Value in Video Games “Your mom hates this game!” was the slogan for a third-person shooter game called Dead Space 2 released January 25‚ 2011. The big question is ‘why would your mom hate this game?’ Why do many people in general oppose playing video games? Although they are packed with a bunch of violence‚ many people neglect the positive qualities in video games. Are there any
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Video games‚ are they good? Are video games a distraction or an angel in disguise? New studies show that video games are actually really good for you. Playing video games can increase eye hand coordination‚ decision making‚ and self-confidence. Dr. Daphne Bavelier‚ a neuroscientist at the University of Geneva‚ has conducted research on the effects of video games on the brain. Her research shows that video games actually help gamers focus (and maintain focus) better than non-gamers - more
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most popular aspect of videogame research is whether or not games increase aggression. A video game is any console or PC based interactive game‚ aggression is any thoughts or behaviors related with the intention to cause harm. Contrary to popular belief‚ there is no reliable correlation between videogames and aggression. Claims are the backbone to a study; they are both the starting point and the goal. Cooper and Mackie (1986) sought to discover if a highly violent game would affect 4th and 5th grade
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Video games have become a large form of entertainment ever since the Magnavox Odyssey was released in August of 1972. Now‚ consoles such as the PlayStation and Xbox are upgrading throughout the years‚ and the companies create more video games for kids and adults alike. Three-fourths of American households play video games‚ and with a growing industry‚ more job opportunities such as games designers and programmers are increasing. While there are professionals who take advantage of games to help live
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I didnt write this‚ i just had to upload something for my account. After 40+ years of research‚ one might think that debate about media violence effects would be over. An historical examination of the research reveals that debate concerning whether such exposure is a significant risk factor for aggressive and violent behavior should have been over years ago (Bushman & Anderson‚ 2001). Four types of media violence studies provide converging evidence of such effects: laboratory experiments‚ field
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------------------------------------------------- CHAPTER # 1 BACKGROUND 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.1.1 GAME CONSOLES A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or modified computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device (a television‚ monitor‚ etc.) to display a video game. The term "video game console" is used to distinguish a machine designed for consumers to buy and use solely for playing video games from a personal computer‚ which has many other functions‚ or arcade
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22 April 2014 The Benefits of Video Games Video games are becoming a common modern element in today ’s society‚ and while their popularity grows‚ so does the need to research their psychological effects on the player. Unfortunately‚ researchers generally focus on the negative effects such as increased aggression‚ and because of that it can be easy to forget that video games are actually quite beneficial‚ "First‚ the overwhelming majority of players describe game play as a positive emotional experience"
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The Benefits of Video Games In this modern world where technology is very advanced‚ video games have become one of the most favored means for people who seek fun and entertainment. However‚ despite of their popularity‚ many parents are concerned of the harmful effects that it can bring to their children. In most cases‚ video games cause addiction to children‚ and this is especially true when parental control is weak. Due to this addiction‚ many children may have problems with their behavior or
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