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In an article published by TIME an Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology at Stetson University, Christopher Ferguson, weighs in on how poorly research has been done, “Quite simply the research just hasn’t panned out… it has been increasingly recognized that much of the early research on violent video games linking them to increased aggression was problematic: most studies used outcome measures that had nothing to do with real-life aggression and failed to control…

In his article, “Guns and Games,” John Glynn argues that people have incorrect beliefs about video games because the media blames them for the acts of violence happening in the United States. He shows the cognitive, motivational, and emotional benefits that come from playing these games. He also tells the reader that the media should be blaming the violence on the situation with guns in this country instead of the “scapegoat,” video games. His argument is very effective at convincing the readers…

uses a different approach when writing this article. Its not like most where he has a thesis statement, rather he is telling a story. Us as readers know what his thesis is once we start reading even though he does not directly state one. “Violent Media is Good for Kids” is what I believe to be a strongly written article about how a modest amount of violence and heroism can benefit a child’s development. The author uses the rhetorical strategies almost perfectly. There are always flaws in…

In an article about media violence, author Gerard Jones wrote book about the merits of exposure to violence in the media. Jones argues that, "young people love violence not because the media indoctrinates them, but because it gives them coping skills they desperately need" and that violence in novels and media everywhere teaches adolescents to "trust their own emotions, build stronger selves, and withstand the pressures…

Col. Dave Grossman focuses on the media, games and movies but i believe its something bigger. Although media plays a big role on how the crimes are put out there I believe that culture has a much more bigger influence on children such as, morals, beliefs, and respect. The reason being is, in some cultures like the chinese…

Video games: The Perfect Scapegoat The claim of whether or not video games cause aggression is well discussed. It some people argue that it is linked to aggression, while others state that they aren’t linked at all and there no proof. So Here are three ideas as to prove video games don’t cause aggression: First of all the data is unreliable, secondly some studies show it actually helps people to express themselves, and lastly plenty of shooters have mental problems not linked to video games that…

There is violence in visual media that have negative statements that use satire to say about violent video games. Many disagree because children see the violent aggression towards people, animals or nature. They don’t know the difference from fantasy to reality. Violent video games take dangerous turns through the physical experiences that we have finished to or what we have in video games. There are many children and adults that play and buy those violent video games. When your child goes in to…

Are violent video games are to blame for the recent violence in America? Yes and here's why, video games are getting more and more violent every year. Over $11.7 billion were sold in video games in 2008. Most kids have reported to own a game that was not appropriate for their age. The first time this problem surfaced was when 13 students were massacred in Columbine, Colorado. Video Games are the reason for all these horrible crimes because the games are getting more violent, kids are numbed…

viewing media; therefore, media has a large affect on how the child will act (Simmons). Since children tend to copy what they observe, over time children believe violent actions are acceptable and are actually entertaining. Even young children are watching cartoons where innocent-looking animals are blowing up their friends with grenades (Ellison 296). These violent shows and video games teach children what they believe is appropriate behavior, and eventually these children will confuse media…

longitudinal studies over the effects of T.V. and media violence explain the risks taken when you expose young children to violence in media and T.V. Early exposure to T.V. and media violence can make longitudinal changes in a child’s whole life by altering the way they think, changing how they act socially, causing adulthood aggression, and chemically changing your brain. How does T.V. and media violence affect a child’s brain? In Sasha Emmons article “Is Media Violence Damaging to Kids?” a…