Link Between Gaming and Real-World Violence
Date: Saturday, January 14 @ 16:20:26 UTC
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Researchers at the University of Missouri, Columbia, noted that there might be a link between violence in video games and increased aggressiveness from gamers. The study claims that people who play violent video games may have diminished brain responses to images of real violence, which correlates to aggressive behavior.
For the study, the university recruited 39 experienced gamers. They then were shown images of both nonviolent and violent scenes, while their brain waves were recorded.
Subjects with the most experience in playing violent games displayed lower response rates to the violent images. These players also were discovered to be more enthusiastic about "punishing" an opponent in subsequent gameplay.
Although there has been much discussion regarding violence in games, the new study actually is one of the few academic undertakings on the subject.
The debate about the possibility of a link between video game violence and real-life violence is most likely going to be an issue that is debated for years to come.
News-Source: http://www.gamebiz.com.au/xbox/news.php?action=display&id=8138
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