Can Media Inspire Violent Crimes?
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One problem that many corporations ignore is the possibility that
aggressive type people seek reinforcement for their own destructive acts, either
against themselves or other people. Television violence, for instance, and the
widespread public concern accompanying it have led to calls for strict ....
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.... day one that nothing bad will happen to them if
they shoot their brother in the head with Daddy's pistol.
Studies show that in one week of content analysis of prime-time output on
seven New York City channels, there were 3,421 acts and threats of violence
observed. Children's fictional entertainment programs had three times the
frequency of violent acts or threats recorded in adult programs. (Gunter,
p.13). many of these acts were committed without any compensation for the
action w ....
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