Fantasy or Reality

Violence is "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, development, or deprivation." As it is stated on Webster Dictionary. Violent video games has a large impact on teenagers. Recent studies have shown that through violent video games teenagers aggression, and behaviors begin to increase at a dramatic rate. Lastly, violent video games addiction causes teenagers conscience to almost decay. Causing fantasy to mix with reality.

The first effect of violent video games is a shown increase in aggression, thinking skills begin to match the thinking skills of those characters in games. Teenagers begin to think through aggression problems will be solved. These problem solving theories are a result of violent games. In the article “Shooting in the Dark” by Benedict Carey he states that, “Games are more violent and realistic and bloodier”. He also states in the article paragraph three, line two that, “Playing the games can and does stir hostile urges and mildly aggressive behavior in the short term. Moreover, youngsters who develop a gaming habit can become slightly more aggressive”. Aggression can take a variety of forms and can be physical or be communicated verbally or non-verbally. The acts of teenagers aggression are both shown through Verbal acts and physical acts. An example of physical aggression as result of violent video games is Devin Moore. Devin Moore Alabama (teen) on suspicion of car theft. When brought into the station he attacked a police officer. He stole his gun and fled the scene with a pair keys, and drove away from the pol...

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...e events. Video game addiction is the leading reason on why mass murders happen. In the article “Do violent video games lead to real violence?” by Julia Layton there is a statement that says, “ Video game violence translates in many ways to the real world”. Violent video games have a direct correlation and effect with mass murders and killings.

The true definition of violence is “behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something” Webster dictionary. Video games especially violent video games have a negative effect on teenagers. Three effects happen to teenagers because of violent video games. Increase in aggression, increase in violent behavior and also a damaged conscience. Values, behavioral skills, and social scripts are all values that must come to mind when speaking about violent video games and its effects on teenagers.