Cognitive Priming

• What is a weakness of cognitive priming as an explanation?


  Priming may be less likely with less realistic media.
• What did Atkin (1983) find regarding aggression and realistic violence?


  Higher levels of aggression resulted from viewing more realistic violence.
• How does fictional violence in some computer games compare to more realistic violence according to Atkin's study?


  Fictional violence may not have the same priming effects as realistic violence.
• Why is the distinction between realistic and cartoon forms of aggression important?


  It may influence the types and intensity of activated thoughts and ideas.
• What is the significance of realism in the relationship between violent media and aggression?


  • Realism affects the priming of aggressive thoughts and behaviors.
  • More realistic and intense forms of aggression lead to different cognitive responses compared to cartoon violence.