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According to the text, what is the General Aggression Model (GAM) primarily based on?
According to the text, what is the General Aggression Model (GAM) primarily based on?
Who are the researchers mentioned as the creators of the General Aggression Model (GAM)?
Who are the researchers mentioned as the creators of the General Aggression Model (GAM)?
In the General Aggression Model (GAM), what does an episode of aggression primarily depend on?
In the General Aggression Model (GAM), what does an episode of aggression primarily depend on?
According to the text, what can trigger aggression in the General Aggression Model (GAM)?
According to the text, what can trigger aggression in the General Aggression Model (GAM)?
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Which study is associated with Lower Lateral Orbitofrontal Cortex Density?
Which study is associated with Lower Lateral Orbitofrontal Cortex Density?
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In which year was the study 'Media Violence Exposure and Frontal Lobe Activation Measured by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Aggressive and Nonaggressive Adolescents' published?
In which year was the study 'Media Violence Exposure and Frontal Lobe Activation Measured by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Aggressive and Nonaggressive Adolescents' published?
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Which group of researchers published a study on 'More Frequent Exposure to Television and Movie Violence in Male Adolescents'?
Which group of researchers published a study on 'More Frequent Exposure to Television and Movie Violence in Male Adolescents'?
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Who induced changes in Frontolimbic Circuitry in Adolescents according to the provided information?
Who induced changes in Frontolimbic Circuitry in Adolescents according to the provided information?
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According to the Media Violence Commission report, what are the effects of violent video games?
According to the Media Violence Commission report, what are the effects of violent video games?
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What did the 7-nation study by Anderson and Warburton find about media violence and aggression?
What did the 7-nation study by Anderson and Warburton find about media violence and aggression?
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What is identified as a changeable risk factor for aggressive behavior?
What is identified as a changeable risk factor for aggressive behavior?
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What protective factors can balance risk factors for violent and aggressive behavior?
What protective factors can balance risk factors for violent and aggressive behavior?
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What does the study suggest about media violence exposure as a risk factor for aggression?
What does the study suggest about media violence exposure as a risk factor for aggression?
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What is the correlation between media violence and aggression compared to other risk factors?
What is the correlation between media violence and aggression compared to other risk factors?
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According to the General Aggression Model (GAM), aggression response depends on which of the following?
According to the General Aggression Model (GAM), aggression response depends on which of the following?
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Research on media violence effects suggests that children witness up to how many acts of violence and murders on TV alone by the age of 18?
Research on media violence effects suggests that children witness up to how many acts of violence and murders on TV alone by the age of 18?
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Which organization has issued statements linking violent video games to later aggressive behavior in children and adolescents?
Which organization has issued statements linking violent video games to later aggressive behavior in children and adolescents?
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The Gruel Statement emphasizes the immediate and long-term effects of violent video games on which of the following?
The Gruel Statement emphasizes the immediate and long-term effects of violent video games on which of the following?
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How many papers have been published on the effects of media violence, primarily on television and movies?
How many papers have been published on the effects of media violence, primarily on television and movies?
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The General Aggression Model (GAM) distinguishes between which types of actions and their impact on aggressive responses?
The General Aggression Model (GAM) distinguishes between which types of actions and their impact on aggressive responses?
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What is the range of effect sizes for violent media and aggression according to the text?
What is the range of effect sizes for violent media and aggression according to the text?
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Where was the pilot fMRI study on children's brain activations during exposure to violent and non-violent TV conducted?
Where was the pilot fMRI study on children's brain activations during exposure to violent and non-violent TV conducted?
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Which part of the brain shows reduced involvement during exposure to violent media, as per the text?
Which part of the brain shows reduced involvement during exposure to violent media, as per the text?
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What part of the brain responds to threat and prepares for action, such as fight or flight, during exposure to violent media?
What part of the brain responds to threat and prepares for action, such as fight or flight, during exposure to violent media?
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Which area of the brain shows significantly more activation during emotional processing of seen screen violence, according to the text?
Which area of the brain shows significantly more activation during emotional processing of seen screen violence, according to the text?
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What do fMRI and EEG/MEG studies consistently show when individuals engage with violent media, based on the text?
What do fMRI and EEG/MEG studies consistently show when individuals engage with violent media, based on the text?
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What is the range of effect sizes for violent media and aggression?
What is the range of effect sizes for violent media and aggression?
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Where was the pilot fMRI study comparing activations of violent and non-violent TV performed?
Where was the pilot fMRI study comparing activations of violent and non-violent TV performed?
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Which brain region is implicated in the storage of violent images similar to trauma memories in PTSD patients?
Which brain region is implicated in the storage of violent images similar to trauma memories in PTSD patients?
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What does brain imaging consistently show in individuals engaging with violent media?
What does brain imaging consistently show in individuals engaging with violent media?
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Which system in the brain is responsible for increasing emotional responses and preparing individuals for action when exposed to violent media?
Which system in the brain is responsible for increasing emotional responses and preparing individuals for action when exposed to violent media?
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What do habitual players of violent games demonstrate in comparison to nonviolent gamers?
What do habitual players of violent games demonstrate in comparison to nonviolent gamers?
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Study Notes
General Aggression Model and Media Violence Effects
- The General Aggression Model (GAM) by Craig Anderson and Brad Bushman highlights that aggression response depends on thoughts, feelings, and physiological arousal.
- GAM integrates various psychology sub-disciplines to understand aggression, emphasizing the role of person and situation variables.
- The model distinguishes between impulsive, reactive, and thoughtful actions and their impact on aggressive responses.
- Research on media violence effects reveals that children witness up to 200,000 acts of violence and 8,000 murders on TV alone by the age of 18.
- Psychology research estimates that children may witness up to 40,000 murders, not accounting for video games and other media.
- There is ongoing debate on the effects of media violence, with over 1,000 papers and nearly 60 years of research primarily on television and movies.
- Legal cases, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Edmund Brown v. Video Software Dealers Association, have brought attention to the impact of violent video games on minors.
- The American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics have issued statements linking violent video games to later aggressive behavior in children and adolescents.
- The Gruel Statement, supported by numerous scholars, emphasizes the immediate and long-term effects of violent video games on both males and females.
- It asserts that the effects have been replicated in different settings and countries, underlined by various psychological processes such as imitation, observational learning, and emotional desensitization.
- The Gruel Statement highlights the extensive research conducted over many years using experimental and longitudinal research designs.
- The statement contrasts with opposing views, indicating significant disagreement within the academic community regarding the impact of media violence.
Effects of Media Violence on Brain Function
- Media violence and its impact on individuals is a topic of scientific interest and concern.
- Effect sizes for violent media and aggression range from ~.10 to ~.40.
- Several imaging teams are examining the biological and brain processes underlying the effects of media violence.
- Observations of TV violence can lead to increased interest, frustration, and readiness to aggress.
- Brain-mapping studies funded by the Mind Science Foundation have been performed at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
- A pilot fMRI study of 8 children ages 8 to 12 compared activations of violent and non-violent TV.
- Findings suggest reduced impulse control and increased emotional responses when experiencing violent media.
- Activation of the limbic system, including the amygdala, increases emotional responses and prepares individuals for action.
- Violent media may lead to the storage of violent images in the posterior cingulate, similar to the storage of trauma memories in PTSD patients.
- Significantly more activation in the right hemisphere of the brain is observed during the processing of seen screen violence.
- Brain imaging findings consistently show desensitization to the suffering of others while engaging with violent media.
- Habitual players of violent games demonstrate an active suppression of emotional response regions when compared to nonviolent gamers.
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Test your knowledge on the General Aggression Model and media violence effects with this quiz. Explore the psychological factors influencing aggressive responses and the ongoing debate surrounding the impact of media violence on children and adolescents.
