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There is scientific evidence that there is no directcorrelation between violent Video Games and violence in real life. However, people who play violent video games areusuallymoreprone tohaving shorter tempers, grumpier personalities, etc. In reality, it is up to the users' discretionwhetheror not to play the video games.Addendum:
The "scientific" study that is so often used was conducted in the 1950's, decades before the development of the first commercial video game. What was used was violent images from comic books and serial movies. As stated, the only correlation that can be made from the original study is the people with alleged violent tendencies also have the tendency to be attracted to violent images. Go figure! There is no causation as implied by the question.

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What is a sentence for desensitize?

The children are desensitized to violence because they play video games


Does game violence make teens aggressive?

MAIN ANSWER:There is no proof that violence in video games and movies makes children and teens behave violently. However, watching violent scenes does seem to desensitize them to such violence. This means that they see so many violent scenes on the TV, movie screens, and video games that they are no longer shocked by them. This includes the stuff they splash across the screens during the daily news report. People are no longer horrified by bloodshed and mayhem, because they saw something much worse on the TV just yesterday.SUPPORTING INFO:Major studies have been done recently on this subject by reputable sources, namely The Harvard Medical School Center for Mental Health, The Journal of Adolescent Health, and The British Medical Journal, which have shown no conclusive link between video game usage and violent activity.


How can you prevent violence?

The sad fact is that it may never be possible to prevent violent behavior in humans. One of the first things taught in scripture is that it is part of human behavior (Cain and Abel). By and large, it is a choice for anyone to behave in a violent manner; it is a choice predicated on the situation, but it is still a choice, conscious or otherwise. Those who have in the past behaved violently, and later reformed the behavior can speak to this the best. Ask any of them and they are likely to share with you the regret they carry for past sins. They may even share, if they feel emotionally safe enough, the pain that past violent deeds causes them to feel. When stressed, like all life, we engage a fight or flight response. When it is not feasible to run away from danger or a threat, again like all forms of life, we fight back. Everyone has this instinct. Our past experiences teach when it is best to run and when it is best to stand and fight. Education then is the key. The best course of action is to give others the knowledge they need to make the best choices. What might not seem obvious is to engage those with violent pasts in this process. Rather than to ostracize them, to push them to the edge of society as is done today, we need to bring them in so they can share what they have done and the mark that has been made on them by it. By this, they can learn more how they can redeem their pasts and help others not to make the same mistakes.


What is the impact of multimedia on youth?

Multimedia has had a major impact on the youth of today. Multimedia has decreased the amount of outdoor activities that children have taken part in and increased the level of television, video games, and computer activities children are now spending their time enjoying.


In bully can you kill people?

No, you cannot kill people in the game "Bully." The gameplay focuses on navigating the challenges of a boarding school setting, with a strong emphasis on social interactions and mini-games rather than violence.

Related Questions

Do violent video games provoke violence in children?

no.


What affects do children have by watching tv?

Research has shown that violence on TV teaches a child to react in violent ways. Children were shown violent cartoons and a set of children weren’t shown violent cartoons. The behavior on the playground of children watching violent cartoons were more violent with other children compared to the set of children who didn’t watch violent cartoons. The violence in TV, movies, games, and video breaks down the psychological barriers of hurting others.


Do violent video games discouarage violence in children?

they do but they dont they make you buff and handsome and make me laugh....... NO( THEY DO NOT!!!!!!!)


Why children under 2 shouldn't watch TV?

Research has shown that violence on TV teaches a child to react in violent ways. Children were shown violent cartoons and a set of children weren’t shown violent cartoons. The behavior on the playground of children watching violent cartoons were more violent with other children compared to the set of children who didn’t watch violent cartoons. The violence in TV, movies, games, and video breaks down the psychological barriers of hurting others.


Does games make children violent?

Yes it does because kids watch violence over and over again, and they get used to it, so they learn to believe violence is not a big deal, and start becoming violent to kids in school.


Should children watch Television?

No. Only within limits and under parent supervision. Research has shown that violence on TV teaches a child to react in violent ways. Children were shown violent cartoons and a set of children weren’t shown violent cartoons. The behavior on the playground of children watching violent cartoons were more violent with other children compared to the set of children who didn’t watch violent cartoons. The violence in TV, movies, games, and video breaks down the psychological barriers of hurting others.


How do you write an outline on regulating violent video games?

What I would is find out the effect of violent video games on players. I would also research if there is a link between the release of a particular game and the level of violence in the wider communityThere is new research out now on the effect violent games have on children. Some older research is also published on TV violence and children that could add an interesting aspect to your paper.


What are some popular Nintendo DS games that do not have lots of violence?

The Mario games are some great games on the DS. They are not really violent and are great options for children to play.


Is Xbox violent?

That would depend on the game played on the console. Age ratings tend to be used to defer children from violent games with sexual references and/or violence, blood and gore etc.


How does violent video games cause violent behaivor?

They simply don't cause violent behavior. No evidence proves a link between violent video games and violent behavior. Video games are mainly used for stress release and entertainment, so if anything, they prevent violent behavior.


Does violent video games and movies make people violent and more likely to commit crimes?

No violent games/films don't cause that behaviour. Its that parents blame video games/films for teens being out of control, doing drugs, gang-banging, etc. But as I said before violent games/films do not cause this behaviour. I should know because I've watched "violent" films and played "violent" games since I was little. I am a normal adult and am non-violent.


Why aren't violent video games not a cause of aggression or violence?

Although it can be a passive release of pent-up feelings, the presence of the feelings and their cause should concern all. The games don't cause the feelings, they display them. Counseling is recommended.