in dealing with others, a disinhibition of aggression, and increased fearlessness for some youth, with support for these theories coming from BanduraÆs social learning theory (Vessey and Lee 608). Because children learn from and imitate the behaviors of significant others in their lives, the effects will depend on the childÆs developmental level, temperament, self-concept, and interpersonal competence; family values; cultural mores; and previous exposure to violence. Several studies have reported a link between video game playing and subsequent aggressive behavior. Exposure to real-life violent video games increases aggression in the short-term and delinquency in the long-term, although these effects are modified by intrapersonal and situational variables. Repeatedly practicing aggression may change a childÆs perso
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