****Psychology on EDGE******Which of the following statements are not supported by theorists opposing the claim that violent vid
eo games lead to aggressive behavior? A. Persons with increased aggression have pre-existing mental issues. B. Violent behavior is due to a combination of other factors. C. Influences of violent video games on aggression are major. D. Influences of violent video games on aggression are temporary
Theorists who argue against the purported side effects of excessive video games hold the position that the video games may stimulate aggression in people but not in a deadly or major way.
Other psychologists think otherwise.
Anderson and Bushman believe that violent video games stimulate aggression in the short-run and in the long-run.
