Institutional aggression in the context of prisons

• What did DeLisi et al (2004) find regarding inmates with prior gang involvement?

  They were no more likely to engage in violence
• What does the finding from DeLisi et al (2004) suggest about dispositional factors?

  They do not create institutional aggression
• How can the importation model be practically applied to reduce aggression?

  By isolating known gang members
• What was the result of isolating known gang members according to Fischer (2001)?

  It reduced serious assaults by 50%
• What ethical concern arises from isolating prisoners based on past violence?

  They should have the opportunity to rehabilitate
• What does the deprivation model aim to explain regarding institutional aggression?

  It obscures the impact on inmates and staff
• What does the interactionist model combine to explain inmate violence?

  It combines the deprivation and importation models
• Who conducted a longitudinal study on children and violent computer games?

  Anderson et al (2007)
• What was the age range of children surveyed by Anderson et al (2007)?

  7 to 9 years old
• What was the outcome for children with high exposure to violent computer games?

  They became more aggressive and less pro-social
• What type of study did Bartholow and Anderson (2002) conduct?

  A lab study
• What game did participants play in Bartholow and Anderson's study?

  Mortal Kombat
• What was the difference in noise levels selected by players of violent vs. nonviolent games in the TCRTT?

  Violent game players chose higher noise levels
• What was the mean noise level for violent game players in the TCRTT?

  $5.97 \text{ decibels}$
• What was the mean noise level for nonviolent game players in the TCRTT?

  $4.60 \text{ decibels}$
• What are the key findings of Delisi et al (2013) regarding juvenile offenders and violent video games?

  • Studied 227 juvenile offenders
  • Found significant correlation between aggression and violent game-playing
  • Used structured interviews for data collection
• What are the implications of the research on violent video games for understanding aggression?

  • Exposure to violent games increases aggression
  • Correlation between enjoyment of violent games and aggressive behavior
  • Different studies support the link between video games and aggression