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Preferred term

media violence and behavior

Definition

In contemporary society, a wide variety of violent content is reaching children through a variety of media including television, movies, and video games. Often, exposure to violence occurs with little adult or parental supervision. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Media Violence and Behavior]

Broader concept

psychology of criminal behavior

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