Essays on Aggression

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Thesis statement: Computer games do not solely have a bad influence on youth, they can be utilized for good purposes too.

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: What is computer gaming and how popular is it?
Paragraph 3: The three negative aspects of computer games
Paragraph 4: Lack of sensation and repetitive Strain Injury or RSI due to computer games
Paragraph 5: Obesity, over eating and inactivity due to computer games
Paragraph 6: Negative impacts on communal and academic growth
Paragraph 7: Negative impact on academic performance
Paragraph 8: Negative impact on behavioural growth
Paragraph 9: Hostility and violence Continue reading...

Defense mechanism is a way in which the mind compromises solutions on things that it is incapable to solve. It is an unconscious process of coping from unacceptable situations. It can be both positive and negative in a certain way. The mind has that ability to alter the current situation in order to gain acceptance of the unpleasant stimulus. And in turn, the person would be able to easily cope with the situation. Defense mechanism offers a protection to the individual and may manifest in different ways.
Repression is a type of defense mechanism wherein the person experienced a Continue reading...

Moby-Dick; or The Whale by Herman Melville tells a story of Captain Ahab's voyage who is in pursuit of a great white whale. Stubb, Flask and Starbuck are three mates of Pequod; they are in pursuit of a whale as they seek to revenge following the order given by Ahab the captain. This paper will focus on Flask and Starbuck, considering that the two have differing personalities and attitudes apparent from the story, this paper will essentially compare the two characters: their attitudes and actions.
Stubb the first mate of Pequot is portrayed to be a person who approaches Continue reading...

There is a reason as to why people behave in any manner. These reasons may be practically or theoretically explained as to their causes. Theoretically, behaviors can be explained using theories such as the relative deprivation theory and the frustration aggression theory. This paper identifies a social behavior i.e. a revolution and tries to explain it using the available theories. Precisely, the paper discusses the Arab Spring revolution and provides its details as related to the frustration-Aggression theory.
The Arab Spring is a pan-regional turbulence which affected the Arab countries such as Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Continue reading...

Personality traits are dimensions in which people vary. Aggressive behavior is a complex trait affected by numerous interacting genes whose expression depends on the environment. Dysfunction in biogenic amine system is associated with alterations in aggressive behavior. However, this only presents a tip of the iceberg in complex genetic architecture involved in aggressive behavior. Stimulation of certain parts of the brain and presence of certain hormones is closely linked to aggressive behavior.
Aggression is selectively advantageous in terms of pursuit of mates, food and territory. Animals and human beings are anatomically prepared for aggressive behavior because it is adaptive Continue reading...

According to the article Serial Killers Have Under-Developed Brains, Says New Study published in the International Business Times, serial killers might be having an underdeveloped brain. In the article, Timur Moon says that serial killers might be suffering from abnormalities of their brains and that this is what makes them to commit offenses. After neuro- imaging the brains of supposed serial killers has shown that their brain activity is different from that of normal people. There are diminished activities in some areas of the brain which are linked to self awareness and the processing of emotions and also sensitivity Continue reading...

TMA 01 Part 1: Summarizing and interpreting a table

The information in the table can be used to explain aggressive behavior. The results show that children who were exposed to an aggressive model behaved more aggressively than compared to the children in the control condition. This shows that exposure to an aggressive model increases the amount of aggressive behavior that is shown by children. It did not matter whether the model was in a film or live. It also did not matter whether the model was a fantasy creature or human (Oates, J. 2005, 123). This can be seen from the table as the average imitative aggression was Continue reading...

Introduction

After the end of World War One, countries decided to come together, and this led to the creation of the League of Nations. Among the leaders who called for its formation was the American President Woodrow Wilson who believed such a body would bring peace to the world. It was headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and was given the mandate of resolving international disputes that might arise between member countries. The main function of this organization was to avoid a recurrence of the disturbing war that had just been witnessed. It was to ensure universal peace within the basis of Continue reading...

The first video game to be commercialized was called ‘Pong’, and was released in 1972. Its concept was a game like table tennis whereby players would hit the ball with paddles. As the gaming industry commercialized, the possibility of expansion for game developers increased, and this led to experimentation with violent content in games. The first game that had violent content was ‘Death Race’, which was released in 1976; its aim was to run down pedestrians, who screamed in the process. The content in the game caused an outcry in some communities and this led to its ban. Surprisingly, Continue reading...

- Explain in your own words what you understand Sternheimer to mean by the term “folk devils”. She suggests, “video games, those who play them, and those who create them have become contemporary folk devils” (paragraph 4). Can you give examples of such “folk devils?”
Sternheimer uses the term “folk devils” to represent the people who involve themselves in the act of introducing bad effects to the society. In this case, the folk devils are the people who create, the video games and those who play them are the “folk devils”. Examples of folk devils include the youth playing Continue reading...

Violence Caused by Video games

Violence Caused by Video games

In the case study the verdict is against the video game company. The jury says that violence shown in the video games is very much dangerous and it can instigate children to react in a violent manner.
Thus, the scientific study of the harmful effects of watching violence on video game and aggressive behavior has now grown to be conceptualized it as an important risk factor understanding this, as a set of conditions in the individual or in the environment that produce an increase in the probability of developing a particular problem as in Continue reading...

Is Exposure to Pornography Related to Increased Rates of Rape?

Introduction
Pornography is the definite portrayal of sexual a subject matter in which the purpose is to increase a person’s sexual arousal. Nowadays, pornography is typically accessible through different types of media such as magazines, books, photos, postcards, animation, painting, video, or film. However, since the development of new media such as the Internet, people can easily access pornography using their social media account, email, and even live pornography videos. With all of these varieties of media, many people will have an easy access and exposure to pornography, thus increasing the rape cases caused by pornography.

Pornography Exposure is related to Increased Rape Case

Once a Continue reading...

Article review

As we have witnessed in the institutions that include the schools, businesses, hospitals work place and government agencies, there differences in the way we perceive race, gender and class. I concur with the writer that social institutions are mostly controlled by white elites. The symbolic dimension comprises of the use of stereotyping and image control in description of diverse class, race, and gender. The masculine are considered to be aggressive, leaders, intellectual rational and strong as opposed to the passive, follower, emotional, and week feminine. Aggressive black and the Hispanic are not expected to show such behaviors although, are Continue reading...

The 7th video of the instructional series produced and edited by Kevin Dowins focuses on sexual disorders. Sexuality can be expressed in diverse ways that are permissible, although not always socially acceptable; however, there are specific limits that are perceived normal or sexual deviations.
According to Dr. John Money, PhD, from the John Hopkins University ad Hospital, “Huge portions of Human sexuality are conditioned by social learning” and experiences of an individual on the course or their development. In order to comprehend human sexual behaviors The Love Map is introduced and is linked to the Carnitive map that both Continue reading...

Video Games and Children

Video Games and Children

Introduction

According to Saleem, Anderson & Gentile (2012), one of the major developments in mass media for the past two and a half decades is the advent and rapid growth of the video game industry. Back in the earlier years, the console games are those which can be found in arcade which offer video games that have become extensively popular, especially to the younger population. Over the years, these video games have evolved with the introduction of video games to the home market, which added more popularity to the public. Due to the overwhelming response and widespread Continue reading...

Video games making us violent; a myth blow out of proportion

The violence in our world has been on a constant rise since as far as we can recall, and the problem is being taken very seriously. We do not know if it is the aggressive weapons which, in the wrong hands, could destroy irreplaceable lives in mere seconds or if it is the violent content that we have been witnessing on our television screens.
Many people also attribute this characteristic to the frenzied lives and the frustrations that take root from it and the problems that are far outside our control. There is yet another issue that comes up Continue reading...

The behavior of the Chinese people when conducting business is greatly influenced by their culture. The Chinese believe in the creation of harmony among the people so as to create the smooth functioning of the society (Chan, 2012). Business is, therefore, conducted in a harmonious way. The creation of harmony among the people conducting business together is referred to as Confucianism. The behavior of the Chinese in business consists of conflict avoidance, preservation of face, and maintenance of good behavior (Kwintessential, 2014).
Preservation of face means behaving in a manner that will give the business a good reputation. The Continue reading...

The research involved a question that was directed towards the relational and physical aggressiveness that is attributed to children. It is expected that the results will showcase that physically aggressive children are incited by hostile behavior that was instrumental in nature. In addition, it is anticipated that the children with relational aggression will prove to be influenced by relational provocations. The research about children and aggressive behavior was necessary because it highlighted the causes for how children behaved. In this context, most studies have always looked at factors that influence aggressive behavior. There has been a void in how Continue reading...

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The title of the work of philosopher and diplomat Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), De Jure Belli et Pacis (On the Laws of War and Peace) (1625), does not entirely embrace the complete scope of international law; however, the work does engage its primary objects. However, the comprehension in the work is sufficient to evidence the quandary that is perplexing legal experts and scholars as well. The question being posed here is whether international jurisprudence should, one, legitimize the use of war or prohibit its use. Two, should the operation of international law predict or forbid it, and lastly, should Continue reading...

Part One

One of the most challenging adversities that I had to overcome was losing my best friend to the Desert Shield war. My best friend and I knew each other very well. We experienced so many things together since our childhood, which made our relationship stronger. Through our experiences, we knew that we can count on each other if we needed help with anything in our lives. These are the reasons why it was particularly difficult for me. The loss also made me realize that unlike me, my best friend would not be able to accomplish life goals and go Continue reading...

Introduction

With the increasing spread of electronic media, kids today have access to all kinds of content across multiple devices and screens – television, computers and mobile phones, besides video gaming consoles. Gaming is an increasingly popular pastime with children, especially in homes where the parents are busy and the kids are left alone for the day, since they are too old for daycare. Teen adolescents have found increasing fascination in video games – whether on the computer, cellphone or gaming console. With internet connectivity and technology improvements, fast action games – the kind that keep children engrossed for hours – can now be Continue reading...

Violent Online Games and Their Effects

Introduction
Online games are being patronized by the majority of people. There are many applications online that can be played. Most of them can be played singularly but most of the players are preferring multiplayer games. In majority, multiplayers are playing Massively-Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) that most of the time are violent. Online games are showing shootings and killings in a fashionable way that fascinates more players to play those games. Now, many are concerned about the effects of violent online games to the players. In years, scientists debate the progress of research if the violence of Continue reading...

Assignment 5

Communication Styles
Assignment 5
Communication Styles
Communication is an important factor in the societies and cultures across the world. It depicts various situations in the cultures and societies and promotes understanding of the elemental factors in society through passage of information. As such, it is important for individuals in the organizations to cultivate and sustain significant systems and methods of communicating in order to promote the influence and understanding in the society (Solomon, 2009, p. 34). Effective and efficient communication techniques in the cultures promote good relations with the individuals in the society by enhancing appropriate passage of crucial Continue reading...

Introduction

Many doctors and psychologists are interested in the relationship between computer games and aggressive behavior. There are several researches were provided on this matter and the conclusions are not optimistic. In this paper we want to investigate do violent video games provoke aggressive behavior in children and teenagers or not? There is a number of researches will be discussed on this matter.

Body

Usually, when in the United States a mass murder has happened at school or at university, all the attention of police, reporters and ordinary citizens refers to identity of the killer and his habits. In addition to Continue reading...

Essay 2 Final Draft

The issue of gender roles is one of the central themes of this novel. All the main characters of the novel spend their whole lives trying to conform to the standards of masculinity and femininity expected of them by the society. The inability of the main character of the book to meet the expected stereotypical roles not only causes themit personal turmoil but also makes theirits social life miserable. They try tointo fit in the ascribed gender roles of their Dominican culture, but are simply incapable of doing that. However, the society does not understand their incapability and makes Continue reading...

The topic of violence in the modern media has been debated for many decades, since television started increasingly broadcasting the shows with violent content. Parents, educators, scientists and authorities have become even more concerned with the issue with the emergence of the violent video games, whose characters were engaged in bloody fights, murders and many other demonstrations of aggressive behavior. Now that the technologies allow the developers of the games to reach an extremely high level of realism, an increasing number of researchers have been studying the problem to find possible connections between the violence in the games and Continue reading...

Aggression and violence Modern versions of biological theories of violence focus on the role of biological and psychosocial factors in the understanding of violence. Many scholars argue that the exposure to environmental contaminants can be linked to neurobehavioral and a higher risk of antisocial behavior. Aggression can take on different meanings, thus separating it into categories like reactive or hostile aggression, and proactive or instrumental aggression. In children, reactive aggression is seen as tantrums. Bullying is a form of Proactive aggression. Early traumas may lead to over reactive, defensive, aggressive responses in the adults. People with PTSD (Widom313-44) feel Continue reading...

Aggressive Behavior Influence by Media Violence

Listening to news these days, it is easy to notice that there has been an increase in teenage violent behaviors, which has led me to conclude that the increase in media violence has a hand in the aggressive behaviors of teenagers. Recently, the topic of aggression and aggressiveness became widely discussed at various levels. In addition, among psychologists, there are held many conferences, symposia on the topic. The problem of studying aggression became the subject of many studies. There has been an increase in mass school shootings, drive by shootings, rape and senseless killings of teenagers. An example of Continue reading...

They can be described as sensible and detail oriented and just like the skeptics, they have a strong personality. They are prone to making decisions without consulting others and make remarks that may make people alienate them hence being loners. They look for facts and accuracy in everything but rarely consider these facts while making their decisions. They tend to pass the blame when something goes wrong.

Followers

They are responsible decision makers, tend to take less risk and always seem to see things from their own perspective however, despite their cautious less, followers have been seen to spontaneous at Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Each section of a peer reviewed article as a specific purpose. For example, the abstract and introduction are typically used to state the purpose of the paper and to display evidence to support the paper’s claim. In regards to the peer reviewed article about divorce’s impact on aggression in young males, the abstract and introduction perform these acts inadequately. The abstract states the procedure and results of the rest, rather than the purpose of the test. Varying evidence was stated in the abstract, but not enough to detract from the revealing results. In comparison, the introduction stated Continue reading...

Violent Video Games and Their Effects on People

The world has grown smaller with technology; bringing people closer no matter how far they physically are. At the same time, people have become more mature for the ages as compared to the past. As the nature and lifestyle of people have changed, the nature of utilities they use has also transformed. The foods have become more exotic, travelling has become more of fun than learning and gaming has become violent more than entertainment.
Video games were first invented in the 1990s with a view to develop the ultimate gaming experiences of individuals. It brought about a kind of Continue reading...

In the process of socialization every person definitely faces with the aggression from the side of other people. The phenomenon of aggression has been discussed by many psychologists and sociologists from the different perspectives. Lots of theories and surveys discuss the factors and the roots of aggression. So what are the reasons that make people humiliate others is the question we need to answer.
While watching videos on YouTube I always try to find something eye-catching and funny. Yesterday I stumbled on a new episode that concerned bullying. I expected to see the evidence of violence in High School. Continue reading...

Psychology Questions and Answers

Psychology Questions and Answers

Question #1: Is there a language function in counting?

The link between language function and counting is as evident as is the connection between neuroscience and education. Even though, the connection of the two elements is evident with cognitive development. The connection between these two factors (language function and counting) could be proved for aggregated effect on grounds of application and practice, as well. Moreover, research is being conducted to unleash the learning patterns and the subsequent function of each factor in cognitive learning. It is only the exploration of practice in the light of research and theories that the connection or integrated maneuvering Continue reading...

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- Factors affecting violent behavior in society
American Psychological Association has listed down several factors that responsible for increasing violent behavior. Amongst the various factors affecting violent behavior, exposure to violent media is one amongst them. (ABP Website). Kathryn Seifert, in an online publication, states that the factors affecting violent behavior also include biological trait, family bonding, individual characteristics intelligence, peer relationship, culture shaping society and resiliency.
The tendency to resort to violent behavior is genetically encoded in human beings. To this end, various external factors act as a catalyst agent in aggravating violent behavior Continue reading...

Critical Thinking Blocks

My name is ‘Name of Author’. Egocentrism is one of the critical thinking blocks that I have witnessed during my analysis and description of information. In order to overcome this bias that I possess with regards to critical thinking, the most useful tool would be to be open-minded and less skeptical as I evaluate different pieces of information. Critical thinking is meant to make sure that we use reason and evidence in making solid judgments regarding information and the thought patterns that we put across. The use of data and patterns in shaping argumentation is important in avoiding generalizations Continue reading...

Introduction 3

Discussion 3
Stand 1: Video Games Cause Aggression and Violence 4
Stand 2: Video Games Do Not Cause Aggression and Violence 5
Reasons that Prove the Relationship between Video Games and Aggression 6
Conclusion 7
Introduction
Video games are a form of entertainment. They are highly interactive because video games push players to become immersed in the game itself on a physical and emotional level. In 2010, the Kaiser Foundation conducted a survey and came up with the finding that 97% of American youth of ages between 8 and 18 years devote a substantial amount of their time, an Continue reading...

English

The issue of gender roles is one of the central themes of this novel. All the main characters of the novel spend their whole lives trying to conform to the standards of masculinity and femininity expected of them by the society. The inability of the main character of the book to meet the expected stereotypical roles not only causes them personal turmoil but also makes their social life miserable. They try to fit in the ascribed gender roles of their Dominican culture, but are simply incapable of doing that. However, the society does not understand their incapability and makes Continue reading...

Abstract

The topic relates to exploring the relationship between aggression, self-efficacy and moral disengagement strategies so as to understand the matter of psychology in a systematic manner. The factor of self-efficacy is a cognitive factor which mediates the relationship between the judgment of individual related to the thinking, emotions and action for determination of people with the same set of knowledge and skill with the different performances within the same period of time. The further study details about the importance of topic, introduction to the topic, literature related to the relationship between aggression, self-efficacy and use of moral disengagement strategies. Continue reading...

Extinction is the phenomenon when a behavior, that was previously observed, disappears from a person when it is not reinforced (Miltenberger, 2012). When extinction is performed constantly over a long period of time, the undesired behavior gradually disappears, in the longer run. However, in the short term, the subject of extinction is likely demonstrates extinction burst. This burst more frequently occurs when the extinction has just started. The burst is commonly a phenomenal increase in the observed undesired behavior. This increase is temporary and does not last for a long time. Extinction is observed in both conditions: operant and Continue reading...

Introduction

People from every part of the world watch movies because of their entertaining and educational aspects. As a result, cinema is a powerful vehicle that promotes learning, recreation, and propaganda. The current study on movies investigates the influence of the film industry on the society. It examines both the negative and positive impacts of films on the viewers. In addition, it compares and contrasts the views of various authors on the subject. Stefanova (2014), for example, discusses the importance of incorporating short films in education. He stresses that films enhance learning and allow students to participate vigorously in the Continue reading...