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Which model does a good job of pulling together different approaches to understanding aggressive behavior?
Which model does a good job of pulling together different approaches to understanding aggressive behavior?
How many papers have been published on media violence?
How many papers have been published on media violence?
In the US Supreme Court case, who brought a rule to fine those selling R 18+ video games to minors?
In the US Supreme Court case, who brought a rule to fine those selling R 18+ video games to minors?
How long do the short-term effects of violent media typically last?
How long do the short-term effects of violent media typically last?
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What is one consistent finding across longitudinal studies on the effects of violent media?
What is one consistent finding across longitudinal studies on the effects of violent media?
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What are some effects consistently found in the literature on exposure to violent media?
What are some effects consistently found in the literature on exposure to violent media?
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Which discipline is the dominant one for studying aggressive behavior?
Which discipline is the dominant one for studying aggressive behavior?
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What does the General Aggression Model take into account when explaining episodes of aggression?
What does the General Aggression Model take into account when explaining episodes of aggression?
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What are the three things that happen inside a person according to the General Aggression Model?
What are the three things that happen inside a person according to the General Aggression Model?
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What affects the likelihood of a person acting on an impulse according to the General Aggression Model?
What affects the likelihood of a person acting on an impulse according to the General Aggression Model?
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What does social psychology focus on when studying aggressive behavior?
What does social psychology focus on when studying aggressive behavior?
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What are some factors that can trigger aggressive behavior?
What are some factors that can trigger aggressive behavior?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for higher functions such as impulse control and focus?
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher functions such as impulse control and focus?
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What does the study provide evidence of?
What does the study provide evidence of?
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Which part of the brain is highly active during exposure to threatening stimuli?
Which part of the brain is highly active during exposure to threatening stimuli?
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Which hemisphere of the brain tends to be more active than the left during exposure to violent media?
Which hemisphere of the brain tends to be more active than the left during exposure to violent media?
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What do brain imaging studies consistently show in relation to violent media?
What do brain imaging studies consistently show in relation to violent media?
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What can lead to the acquisition of aggressive behavior?
What can lead to the acquisition of aggressive behavior?
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What can decrease verbal aggression, smashing things, and hurting other people?
What can decrease verbal aggression, smashing things, and hurting other people?
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What can exposure to violent media lead to in terms of personality changes?
What can exposure to violent media lead to in terms of personality changes?
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