Critical Thinking: The Effects of Viewing Media Violence

Critical Thinking: The Effects of Viewing Media Violence

After reviewing the information about media violence (see below), answer the following questions:

· Why have psychologists used different research methods to explore possible effects of violence viewing, and what have they learned?

· After viewing a violent cartoon, little Riley becomes more likely to hit his baby brother. What two factors help explain this violence-viewing effect?

NOTE: If you find this difficult to read due to the small print, you have find this on page 253 in your e-Book.

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