Many academics and medical professionals say yes, though not all agree. The American Academy of Pediatrics came out with a statement in 2009 concluding that exposure to different forms of media, including video games but also TV, movies and music, “can contribute to aggressive behavior, desensitization to violence, nightmares and fear of being harmed.” The American Psychological Association takes a similar stance in a resolution on violence in video games and advocates reducing the amount of violence in them.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Many people agree, Many people disagree
Many academics and medical professionals say yes, though not all agree. The American Academy of Pediatrics came out with a statement in 2009 concluding that exposure to different forms of media, including video games but also TV, movies and music, “can contribute to aggressive behavior, desensitization to violence, nightmares and fear of being harmed.” The American Psychological Association takes a similar stance in a resolution on violence in video games and advocates reducing the amount of violence in them.
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this is intresting!
ReplyDeleteviolent video games should be aloud as long as the parent/guardian is okay with it
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