Video Games raise physical aggression?

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Jackson50 said:

Mummelmann said:

Jackson50 said:
I have always maintained that violent video games cause an increase in agression. I should note, however, that this is not exclusive to video games. For example, people who listen to violent lyrics often show an increase in agression. It baffles me as to why video gamers are unable to admit this.

 

If things were this simple then people who listen to Barry White would fornicate all day long and kids who watch Sesame Street would be obssessed with counting vampires and yellow birds. Society has nuances which cannot be ignored for the sake of making entertainment products look bad.

Yes, things are not that simple. I believe the examples you note support my argument. Barry White may not compel people to fornicate, but his music titillates certain people. Sesame Street may not cuase children to be obsessed with vampires or yellow birds, but its content causes some children to learn. I did not say video games cause people to murder, highjack vehicles, or commit other heinous actions. I simply stated that they cause an increase in agression.

 

Disagree, they are different points. Barry White music titillating people is not the same. The same would be someone who listened to Barry White being more sexually active in life, in general. People can be aggressive 'while' gaming as people can be ore in the mood 'while' listening to Barry White.  The effect doesn't stay with you forever.