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Do Violent Video Games Really Cause Violent Behavior?

Do Violent Video Games Really Cause Violent Behavior? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
What does science say about whether graphic, violent video games are to blame for real-world violent acts?
Beth Dichter's insight:

This post looks at current research on this topic, discussing the state of the research as well as emerging truths. The truths: "at-risk groups are vulnerable to violent stimuli, video game violence is not a significant danger to the general population, fantasy violence is less dangerous, violent games do increase simulation, and content ratings matter."

Each of these is discussed in some detail and resources are provided in the post.

Ice_fly's curator insight, October 30, 2014 12:03 PM

they dont

William Cadwallader's curator insight, October 31, 2014 2:25 PM

I think they do thats why i don't play super violent games

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Video games help autistic students in classrooms

Video games help autistic students in classrooms | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Researchers are studying if off-the-shelf video games can spark a breakthrough in treating autism.

"In real life, 9-year-old Michael has autism, as do his two classmates. All three have long struggled with the mental, physical and social rigors of school. All three now get help most days from video-game avatars — simplified digital versions of themselves doing things most autistic children don't generally do."

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