A) Discuss four ways in which depictions of media violence contribute to aggression. b) Discuss the circular relationship between media violence and aggression

What will be an ideal response?


Essay should include:

a) Four from the following: observational learning, disinhibition, increased arousal, priming of aggressive thoughts and memories, habituation; including how these concepts lead to aggression.

b) Non-directional relationship between media violence and aggression. Does aggression predict viewing media violence or does viewing predict aggression? Other factors such as personal predispositions may also contribute to both viewing and aggression.
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