Leo frequently plays immersive virtual reality warfare games where he acts out highly realistic combat scenarios. Over time, his friends notice that he no longer reacts with shock or discomfort when watching real-life violent news broadcasts, and he has recently started resolving conflicts at school using physical intimidation.
With reference to Leo, outline the role of desensitisation in the influence of media on aggression.
14 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Media influences on aggression. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.