Video games are harmful to children

Assignment Introduction

This week, you will write a paper that clearly states your thesis, introduces two or more arguments that support your thesis, and uses evidence to support your arguments. Remember that your thesis should be taking a stance on one side of the issue; your reader should be able to clearly be able to tell how you feel about video games and aggressive or violent behavior.

Assignment Instructions

Use the Argument Template [DOCX] to guide your work. Be sure to delete any explanatory instructional text before inserting your writing. 

In your paper, address the following:

• Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
• Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.

Refer to the scoring guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for this assignment.

Submission Requirements

Save the completed Argument Template as a Word document (.doc or .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your assignment submission.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:

• Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in psychology.
  • Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
• Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
  • Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
• Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
  • Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
  • Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.

 refer to the following resources, reading the discussion section of each:

• Chang, J. H., & Bushman, B. J. (2019). Effect of exposure to gun violence in video games on children’s dangerous behavior with real guns: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 2(5), 1–11.
• Coyne, S. M., Warburton, W. A., Essig, L. W., & Stockdale, L. A. (2018). Violent video games, externalizing behavior, and prosocial behavior: A five-year longitudinal study during adolescence. Developmental Psychology, 54(10), 1868–1880.
• Dowsett, A., & Jackson, M. (2019). The effect of violence and competition within video games on aggression. Computers in Human Behavior, 99, 22–27.
• Greitemeyer, T. (2018). The spreading impact of playing violent video games on aggression. Computers in Human Behavior, 80, 216–219.
• Shao, R., & Wang, Y. (2019). The relation of violent video games to adolescent aggression: An examination of moderated mediation effect. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1–9.