Video+Game+Violence

"Video Game Violence." //The Effect of Videogames on the Brain//. Web. 29 Aug. 2010. [|"Video Game Violence." The Effect of Videogames on the Brain. Web. 29 Aug. 2010. .]

"When playing violent videogames can sometimes believe that they are in actual danger, when they are not.” "People who play videogames experience a decrease in "beta waves" which indicate liveliness.” "People who play videogames often become extremely involved in the game to the point of becoming oblivious to everything else in the room.” "Heavy gamers can end up with "video-game brain" in which parts of the frontal region of the brain become underused, changing moods.” "Failing at seemingly simple tasks can cause players to act violently toward the T.V., such as yelling or hitting the T.V.” "When people are beaten by someone else that they are playing against, they often respond hostilely by saying that the other person cheated or various other insults.” "Playing excessively violent or competitive games can cause an increase in a player’s anxiety level.” "Players who play videogames where violence is in excess often experience sudden emotional outbursts and lowered inhibitions.” "Long time players, unless they have a very firm grasp on reality, often believe that they videogame world is real and more important than the actual real world." "Feelings brought about by playing videogames long-term can over stimulate autonomic nerves, which control things such as breathing and heart rate."