Study: Violent Video Games Affect the Brain

Iria · Nov 29, 2006, 12:48 AM

Source: BetaNews
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A study released Tuesday indicates that violent video games cause noticeably different effects on the brains of teenagers then non-violent ones.

Increased activity was noted in the region of the brain that governs emotions, while activity decreased in the area that deals with self-control, focus, and concentration.

Nov 29, 2006, 12:48 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Study: Violent Video Games Affect the Brain Source: BetaNews _______ A study released Tuesday indicates that violent video games cause noticeably different effects on the brains of teenagers then non-violent ones. Increased activity was noted in the region of the brain that governs emotions, while activity decreased in the area that deals with self-control, focus, and concentration.