Evaluation of Media influences on aggression: Przybylski (2014). Flashcards
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Point:
(Game difficulty rather than aggression)
A
Study by Przybylski (2014) suggests that the failure and frustration within the video game causes the aggressive behaviour not the game itself.
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Evidence:
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It was the difficulty in completing the game that led to frustration and aggression.
Was evident across both violent and non violent video games.
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Link back:
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Meaning we have simplistic views when looking at the link between video games and aggression, as even non violent games can lead to aggression if they are too difficult.