Media influences in aggression

• What do media influences refer to?

  TV, magazines, video games, etc.
• How can violence in media lead to desensitization?

  It reduces physiological responses to violence
• What physiological responses are reduced due to desensitization from media violence?

  Heart rate, blood pressure, and sweat activity
• What happens when children repeatedly witness violence in media?

  They become habituated to it
• What is the effect of repeated exposure to violence in media on children's reactions?

  Their physiological reactions are reduced
• How does disinhibition relate to media violence?

  It leads to reduced restraint against aggression
• What does the term 'normal' response mean in the context of aggression?

  It refers to expected reactions in certain circumstances
• What is a common belief about aggression in children exposed to media violence?

  It becomes normalized and acceptable behavior
• What is cognitive priming in relation to media violence?

  It influences behavior through environmental stimuli
• How does cognitive priming affect individuals exposed to media violence?

  It activates aggressive scripts in their behavior
• How might a child playing a violent video game respond in a real-life aggressive situation?

  They may act aggressively due to priming
• What is the relationship between media violence and aggression according to research?

  Media violence is linked to increased aggression
• What does the research by Berkowitz and Alioto suggest about media violence?

  It supports the link between media violence and aggression
• What type of experiment did Berkowitz and Alioto conduct?

  A laboratory experiment on media violence
• What was the outcome of Berkowitz and Alioto's experiment?

  Participants exposed to violence showed more aggression
• How does the concept of 'primal' aggression relate to media influences?

  It suggests aggression can be instinctual and triggered
• If a child plays a violent video game, what might they expect in terms of their behavior?

  They may exhibit more aggressive behavior
• What are the effects of media influences on aggressive behavior?

  • Desensitization to violence
  • Disinhibition of aggressive responses
  • Cognitive priming of aggressive thoughts
  • Normalization of aggressive behavior
• What are the key findings from Berkowitz and Alioto's research on media violence?

  • Media violence is linked to increased aggression
  • Laboratory experiments show participants exposed to violence act more aggressively
  • Aggression can be instinctual and triggered by media exposure
• How can cognitive priming affect children's behavior after playing violent video games?

  • Activates aggressive scripts
  • Increases likelihood of aggressive responses
  • May lead to habitual aggressive behavior
• What is the strength of the link between media influences and aggression?

  There is evidence to support it
• How can violence in media lead to aggression?

  It serves as an explanation for aggression
• What did Berkowitz and Alioto's experiment involve?

  Participants saw a film depicting aggression
• What was the effect of the film on participants in Berkowitz and Alioto's study?

  They experienced more fake electric shocks
• What did Berkowitz and Alioto propose about aggression?

  Aggression is more likely if viewed as acceptable
• What is the relationship between desensitization and aggression?

  Desensitization is likely to occur with aggression
• How does desensitization affect responses to violence?

  It leads to more acceptable responses to violence
• What did Rittefield and Mathiak's study involve?

  Participants played a violent video game
• What did Rittefield and Mathiak find about emotional areas of the cortex?

  They were activated during violent gameplay
• What is the implication of emotional activation during violent gameplay?

  It suggests a focus on survival instincts
• What is a limitation of much research into media violence?

  It lacks ecological validity
• Why do studies like Berkowitz and Alioto's fail to test real-life situations?

  They do not replicate real-life violence
• What did Berkowitz find about the presence of a baseball bat?

  It led to more aggressive responses
• What is the conclusion about media violence and real-life aggression?

  Media violence may not always lead to aggression
• What is the effect of exposure to media violence on desensitization?

  It can lead to increased desensitization
• How does real-life exposure to violence affect aggression?

  It may increase aggressive behavior
• What is the relationship between aggression and actual consequences?

  There is a direct link to aggression
• What are the limitations of research on media violence and aggression?

  • Lack of ecological validity
  • Failure to replicate real-life situations
  • Limited generalizability of findings
• What are the implications of desensitization in media violence?

  • Increased acceptance of violence
  • Potential for more aggressive behavior
  • Reduced emotional response to real violence
• How does media violence influence real-life aggression?

  • Media violence may not always lead to aggression
  • Real-life exposure can increase aggressive behavior
  • Desensitization can alter perceptions of violence