Violent video games reduce brain response to violence and increase aggressive behavior
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 13:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists have known for years that playing violent video games causes players to become more aggressive. The findings of a new University of Missouri (MU) study provide one explanation for why this occurs: the brains of violent video game players become less responsive to violence, and this diminished brain response predicts an increase in aggression.