(Answered) PSYC315N -Week 7 Assignment: Are Video Games a Bad Idea? You Decide.

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 11
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 2 scholarly sources.

Instructions
Violent video games and the perceived negative impact on children, particularly in the area of aggressive and anti-social behavior, is a hotly debated topic. Explore the research on this topic. Based on your understanding of the research, complete the “What Am I Trying to Prove” template that is provided. Decide whether overall, you think that violent video games have a direct negative impact on behavior in children or not. Be sure to provide specific examples and references to social psychology theory, concepts, or studies that support your argument.

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Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Assignment Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

ANSWER 

The issue of video games being a bad or good idea has been a topic of interest for many years since the introduction of the first video game in the 20th century. Today, it is common to hear or read about crimes instigated by gamers. Their end plan is to try and replicate in real life the scenes they play in games. While the issue continues to evoke mixed reactions, many people including experts and parents agree that video games are not without their risks. Therefore, certain reasons supporting the argument that video games such as Doom and Wolfenstein 3D have a direct negative impact on children.

Video games such as Doom and Mortal Kombat have been known to increase belligerent behavior. A case in point is the Columbine High School massacre, described by scholars as the “deadliest school shooting in history” (Rowhani-Rahbar& Moe, 2019, p.12).….please click the icon below to purchase the answer at $10