Why Video Games Are Harmful To Children?

• Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
• Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:

• Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in psychology.
  • Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
  • Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
  • Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
  • Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.

refer to the following resources.

• Chang, J. H., & Bushman, B. J. (2019). Effect of exposure to gun violence in video games on children’s dangerous behavior with real guns: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 2(5), 1–11.
• Coyne, S. M., Warburton, W. A., Essig, L. W., & Stockdale, L. A. (2018). Violent video games, externalizing behavior, and prosocial behavior: A five-year longitudinal study during adolescence. Developmental Psychology, 54(10), 1868–1880.
• Dowsett, A., & Jackson, M. (2019). The effect of violence and competition within video games on aggression. Computers in Human Behavior, 99, 22–27.
• Greitemeyer, T. (2018). The spreading impact of playing violent video games on aggression. Computers in Human Behavior, 80, 216–219.
• Shao, R., & Wang, Y. (2019). The relation of violent video games to adolescent aggression: An examination of moderated mediation effect. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1–9.