MEDIA VIOLENCE AND DESENSITIZATION? Desensitization is a well-documented consequence of years-long exposure to media violence. From early exposure, children??especial
MEDIA VIOLENCE AND DESENSITIZATION Desensitization is a well-documented consequence of years-long exposure to media violence. From early exposure, children—especially boys—learn that aggression pays off (Bushman, Gollwitzer, & Cruz, 2015). Aggression—especially if it means you “win” the game, “defeat” the adversary, or “force” a resolution to...