Video Games Don't Make Even Vulnerable Teens More Violent

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 14:20 in Psychology & Sociology

It's often been said that violent video games such as ‘Mortal Kombat,’ ‘Halo’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto’ trigger teenagers with symptoms of depression or attention deficit disorder to become aggressive bullies or delinquents.Media has power, that is why marketing is a multi-billion dollar industry and cigarette and alcohol companies can't advertise on cartoon shows. It makes sense that long-term exposure to violence could trigger violence, especially in young people with psychological conditions. read more

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