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Current Event January 25, 2019

Debate: Do Violent Video Games Encourage Violence?


Many people believe that there is a connection between playing violent video games and acting violently. Research indicates that aggression and violence are complicated and not caused by a single factor. Listen to this interview with a psychology professor and researcher who has studied the impact of media violence on development and then debate: Do violent video games encourage violence?

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AIR DATE: 03/08/2019