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APA: Playing Violent Video Games Can Lead To Increased Aggression

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A new report states that playing violent video games can lead to an increase in aggression.

There's been debate for years whether violent video games can lead to violent behavior.

The seven-person, American Psychological Association task force reviewed 170 studies on video game violence and consulted with experts in the field.

However even after more than 20 years of studies, the APA said there still not enough research into whether games can cause actual criminal violence.

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