(Answered) PSYC315N Week 7 Assignment: Are Video Games a Bad Idea? You Decide.

COURSE  

PSYC315N Social Psychology

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 11
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 2 scholarly sources.

Instructions
Violent video games and the perceived negative impact on children, particularly in the area of aggressive and anti-social behavior, is a hotly debated topic. Explore the research on this topic. Based on your understanding of the research, complete the “What Am I Trying to Prove” template that is provided. Decide whether overall, you think that violent video games have a direct negative impact on behavior in children or not. Be sure to provide specific examples and references to social psychology theory, concepts, or studies that support your argument.

ANSWER  

Now you try it! What reasons can you offer to support your claim about video game usage! Be sure to cite your sources!
The issue of video games being a bad or good idea has been a topic of interest for many years since the introduction of the first video game in the 20th century. Today, it is common to hear or read about crimes instigated by gamers. Their end plan is to try and replicate in real life the scenes they play in games. While the issue continues to evoke mixed reactions, many people including experts and parents agree that video games are not without their risks. Therefore, certain reasons supporting the argument that video games such as Doom and Wolfenstein 3D have a direct negative impact on children.…..please click the icon below to purchase full answer $10