If Video Games Make People Violent, So Do Pictures of Snakes

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phenopticon writes with this nugget from an intriguing piece at Gamasutra that adds another voice to the slow-burn debate on the psychological effects of video games:"For nearly thirty years we've been having this discussion, asking the question: do violent movies, music or video games make people violent? Well according to Brad Bushman and Craig Anderson of Iowa State University, yes. Based on the results of their research they concluded in 2001 that video games and violent media can make people aggressive and violent (http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/JayceWagner/20130308/188166/Violent_video_games_make_people_violent_But_so_do_ pictures_of_snakes.php). Based upon their data and their conclusions, however, it's safe to say that photos of snakes, crispy bacon, or a particularly rigorous game of chess can also make people aggressive and violent."

http://science.slashdot.org/story/13/03/09/1431203/if-video-games-make-people-violent-so-do-pictures-of-snakes