Media Influence (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What do media influences refer to in psychology?
What do media influences refer to in psychology?
Public forms of communication
When did psychological research into computer games begin?
When did psychological research into computer games begin?
1970s
What is the desensitisation effect in relation to gaming?
What is the desensitisation effect in relation to gaming?
Reduced emotional responses to violence
What does the catharsis theory suggest about computer games?
What does the catharsis theory suggest about computer games?
Games provide an outlet for anger
What did Matthews et al. (2006) find about brain activity during violent gaming?
What did Matthews et al. (2006) find about brain activity during violent gaming?
Decreased prefrontal lobe activity
What duration of effects did Anderson and Bushman (2001) find?
What duration of effects did Anderson and Bushman (2001) find?
Short-term increases in aggression
How many students participated in Pinto da Mota Matos et al. (2011) study?
How many students participated in Pinto da Mota Matos et al. (2011) study?
722
What mediated verbal aggression in Pinto da Mota Matos et al. study?
What mediated verbal aggression in Pinto da Mota Matos et al. study?
Enjoyment of TV violence only
What did Harris (2001) find about research bias in gaming studies?
What did Harris (2001) find about research bias in gaming studies?
Industry research finds no link
Which group is most susceptible to gaming influences?
Which group is most susceptible to gaming influences?
Young children still developing