Negative effects of video games Flashcards
What is a strength of Anderson’s and Dill’s first study?
Both the video games were rated similar in the difficulty and physiological arousal. This means these extraneous variables were controlled and could not have affected participants attention towards game.
What is a weakness of Walker’s study?
Was only cor relational, meaning we cannot assume computer games causes poor social relationships. It may be those who are less sociable play more computer games.
What are the practical applications of Anderson’s and Dill’s two studies?
We can see playing violent video games increases aggression, meaning we can put age restrictions on violent games. Should reduce violence in young people.
Weakness of Anderson’s and Dills first study?
Had poor ecological validity as was done in a lab. Didn’t shows true aggression, only white noise blasting. Also unnatural situation. Means we cannot generalize.
