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Negatives Over-dependence on video games Women are often portrayed as weaker characters that are helpless or sexually provocative. Playing violent video games may be related to aggressive behavior (Anderson & Dill, 2000; Gentile, Lynch & Walsh, 2004). Questions have been raised about early exposure to violent video games. Games can confuse reality and fantasy. Academic achievement may be negatively related to over-all time spent playing video games. (Anderson & Dill, 2000; Gentile, Lynch & Walsh, 2004)
Positives Video game playing introduces children to computer and information technology. Games can give practice in following directions. Some games provide practice in problem solving and logic. Games can provide practice in use of fine motor and spatial skills. Games can provide occasions for parent and child to play together. Players are introduced to information technology. Some games have therapeutic applications with patients. Games are entertaining and fun.
Reasons children give for playing video games: It's fun Like to feel in control Releases tension Relieves boredom Develops gaming skills Feel a sense of mastery
Bottom line Many video games are fun and appropriate. Violent video games may be linked to an increase in aggressive behavior. Out of balance video game playing may lead to symptoms of addiction. There are many questions about the cumulative effect of video games, computers, and television. Parents are urged to monitor and limit video game play the same way they need to monitor television.
The Effects and Impacts of Video games on Human Beings.
The violence, drugs, crime, and adultry found in GTA 4.
My personal opinion regarding this argument is probably, leaning towards video games. I play a lot of video games, including first person shooter with a lot of violence. I don't believe that they are having any sort of lasting effect on me. However I do stand by the fact, that video games shouldn't be a larger priorty than school, and should be played in a controlled matter.
This video portrays the fantasy of motorbike racing, that some might find real.
