3 1011: Maman 13
Effects of Video Games on Aggressive Thoughts and Behaviors Questions based on the Abstract and Paragraphs 1 – 4
1 .a.  Why does the writer think it is necessary to understand the effects of video violence on the brain?
Because of the many biological and physical changes that occur during puberty, exposure to violent games could affect the processes that operate within the GAM. In order to control the effects of video game violence, one must first understand the effect it has on the brain, including the areas of aggression and hostility.
   b. What is the name of the theory that the writer bases his beliefs about the effects of video violence?
General Aggression Model (8 points)
2 .
What is the writer's definition of 'video games'?
player has control over the main "character" in a simulated game world. This can include all types of video games such as those played on arcade machines (like the Tekken series), home consoles (like Sony's Playstation), hand-held consoles (like Nintendo's Gameboy) and personal computers (like the Doom series). (6 points)
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