Academic Summary

Craig A. Anderson, author of “Effects of Violent Movies and Trait Hostility on Hostile Feelings and Aggressive Thoughts”. He argues that violent media increases aggression. This has been debated and researched for years. Finally, a consensus has been reached. The topic was supported, by experts, on both sides and now there is enough evidence to prove that Anderson’s opinion can be considered fact. The results have found that observing violence in the media can significantly increase the violence of the observer. He claims that viewing inappropriate material can be dangerous for the viewer. In the past, researchers have been afraid to test this theory because of the possible effects. Although many felt this way, experiments have been done to test this matter. This was the only way to prove the idea of the suspected dangers. Anderson develops this claim by fist stating his point several times in different ways and then showing the proof and evidence to support it. He then introduces more information about experiments done and data collected. Anderson cleverly uses repetition in the article to make the topic more emphasized and relatable. He does this by stating the same phrases in different terms or simply restating a previous statement. Anderson dose this in a very subtle way. He uses this strategy very subtly and unrecognizable. This helps the reader understand his point without having to reread several times. Lastly, the author branches off the main topic and explains different points with graphs and charts. The experiment he provides explains his point, once again, and uses them as examples. His main idea is similar to my topic, but not identical. This is most likely because my topic is very unrecognized. That being said, there is some irrelevant information, but everything supports his topic. Craig Anderson’s purpose is to inform more about this instance and the results. This issue can have severe consequences and in order to keep the public safe this problem needs to be more well-known. Anderson shows that the responsibility falls on the parents. They need to be held accountable for what younger generations are viewing. This is imperative that people learn more about this issue and the hazardous effects it can cause.