Media Influence (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Public forms of communication (films, TV, games) that may affect aggressive behaviour

Repeated game violence exposure reduces emotional responses, making violence more acceptable

Purging strong emotions; games as healthy outlet for aggressive impulses

Decreased prefrontal lobe activity (control) & increased amygdala activity (emotion)

Short-term game violence linked to temporary aggression increases

Gaming industry research finds no links; independent research finds links

1958 (electronic tennis game for two players)

1970s, when games became commercially available to public

Players rewarded for violence, potentially reinforcing aggressive behaviours

Young children more susceptible due to developing moral reasoning & impressionability