First, read Chapter 15 from our Course E-text: Aggression and Violence.
Then, read the required Peer-reviewed journal article, Human Aggression by Bushman and Anderson.
(If you can’t access this article, please notify the instructor. Also, you might try to google “Human Aggression Bushman and Anderson”, the pdf file is typically at the top of the page.)
Next, explore the question below, learn more about, and reflect on how you will use the information in your life. Your post should be a minimum of 350 words.
Question 2: Theories of Aggression
Locate two articles about aggression in the media. Find one article that argues aggression in video games and/or in the media does have an effect on aggressive behaviors. Then, find an article that states there is no relationship between violence in the media and video games and real-life aggressive behaviors.
Discuss specific information from the two articles you located on your own about aggression in the media and video games. Identify how the authors came to their conclusion and if they have a strong argument.
Discuss in your own words your opinion about which article you agree with and why?