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Violent video games promote aggression

A review of studies into violent video games has concluded they encourage aggressive behaviour in th...
TodayFM
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10:43 AM - 17 Aug 2015



Violent video games promote ag...

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Violent video games promote aggression

TodayFM
TodayFM

10:43 AM - 17 Aug 2015



A review of studies into violent video games has concluded they encourage aggressive behaviour in those playing them.

But the American Psychological Association's stopped short of directly linking them to criminal acts.

It's encouraging game developers to increase the level of control parents can have over how much violence their youngsters are able to see.

Games and technology journalist, Guy Cocker, says parents might misunderstand their children's behaviour, when they're just being competitive.



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