Research Has Shown That the Aggression-Instigating Effects of Active, Violent

question 29

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that the aggression-instigating effects of active, violent video games are greater than those of passive program exposure to violence.However, what does research by Adachi and Willoughby suggest?

• A)There is no link between violent video games and increased levels of aggression in children.
• B)These effects are particularly pronounced in early elementary school and are not of concern as children get older and more cognitively mature.
• C)Only sexualized content increases levels of aggression in children.
• D)The competitive element to violent video games is linked to increased levels of aggression in children.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Motivated

Motivated describes the psychological force that drives an individual to take action towards a desired goal, influenced by factors such as personal interest, reward, or obligation.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Physiological Needs

are the basic physical requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, forming the base of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.