The technology of video games has been around for almost a quarter of a century (Volk 10). Over this time, it has become a major source of entertainment for young adults; in fact, most homes contain video game units. With this increasing popularity, video game makers have targeted a new audience of gamers, children. This has posed a major debate: do video games with graphic content affect the behavior of these young users, or do they simply entertain them? After much research, it is clear that violent video games have a negative effect on society’s behavior.
It has been said that there are no studies linking violent video game play to serious aggression. However, a study done by the American Psychological Agenda showed \"high levels of violent video game exposure have been linked to delinquency, fighting at school and during free periods, and violent criminal behavior (e.g., self reported assault, robbery)\"(Potter 45). More specifically, in this study 210 students were shown......
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