Videogame Violence Affects Brain Function
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Teens who play violent video games experience decreased activity in parts of the brain associated with control and concentration and increased activity in the areas linked to emotional arousal, a study by Indiana University researchers shows.
Comparing two groups of 13- to 17-year-olds without prior behavioral problems, scientists found that those who played a T-rated military combat game showed decreased blood flow to prefontal portions of the brain associated with self-control and increased activity in the emotion-linked amygdala in later brain scans. The other group of teens, who played a likewise exciting but non-violent game did not show such effects. "What we showed is there is an increase in emotional arousal. The fight or flight response is activated after playing a violent video game," [lead author Dr. Vincent] Mathews said. Read more: Violent video game effects linger in brain SHARE:
Posted In: Cognitive Psychology | Tags: Brain Function | Video Games | Posted by FindCounseling.com Staff on November 29, 2006 at 06:06 AM | Permalink |
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