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Violence in Video Games Debate Continues to Rage

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the results-driven-by-agenda dept.

ubermiester writes "The Washington Post is reporting on a newly released study by the American Psychological Association, claiming that 'exposure to violence in video games increases aggressive thoughts, aggressive behavior and angry feelings among youth.' This partly contradicts another study released a week before by a University of Illinois Professor claiming that 'game violence does not prompt players to project violent tendencies into real life.'"

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  1. of course, by inmate · · Score: 1, Troll

    sending them to Iraq will most certainly have a calming, spiritually-enlightening effect...

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  2. who cares.... by aqsv49 · · Score: 0, Troll

    I dont care if a kid plays GTA one day and does car jacking the next. I dont care if parents blame the game and see there son repeatedly convicted. Fry u compensation seeking bastards!

  3. Re:Yahoo news article... by jangobongo · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'm glad that he has empathy for other living creatures... something you obviously are lacking.

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