Understanding the Impact of Violent Video Games

What is one of the main controversies surrounding violent video games?

• They are not popular among teenagers.

• They are not realistic enough.

• They might contribute to mass shootings.

• They are too expensive.

What was the purpose of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) established in 1994?

• To provide age recommendations for video games.

• To promote video games in schools.

• To ban all violent video games.

• To create video game tournaments.

Why are violent video games popular according to gamers?

• They are free to download.

• They offer experiences not available in real life.

• They are easy to play.

• They have better graphics than other games.

What does Chris Ferguson suggest about the link between violent video games and real-world violence?

• There is no evidence supporting the link.

• There is strong evidence supporting the link.

• The link is only present in certain countries.

• The link is only present in older adults.

What is the difference between violence and aggression?

• Violence is a type of aggression involving physical harm.

• Aggression is a type of violence involving physical harm.

• Violence and aggression are the same.

• Aggression only involves verbal actions.

What did the American Psychological Association conclude about video games and aggression?

• Video games reduce aggression.

• Video games always lead to violence.

• Video games can lead to aggressive thoughts and behaviors.

• Video games have no impact on aggression.

What is one reason politicians might focus on video games as a problem?

• To promote new video game releases.

• To address concerns of older voters.

• To appeal to younger voters.

• To increase video game sales.

What is a common misconception about video games and violence?

• Video games are only for children.

• Video games are the main cause of violence.

• All video games are violent.

• Video games are not popular.

What is a key takeaway from the research on video games and real-world violence?

• There is no evidence linking video games to real-world violence.

• Video games are the primary cause of mass shootings.

• Video games are only harmful to adults.

• Video games are banned in most countries.

What is the role of the PBS News Hour Student Reporting Labs in this video?

• They banned violent video games.

• They provided funding for the video.

• They researched and helped produce the episode.

• They created the video game discussed.