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What are your thoughts about how to reduce the impact of media violence as a potential cause of aggression? Include actions that could be taken at the societal level as well as those that could be taken by individuals. Provide APA references.

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First off, as you offer ways to reduce the impact of media violence as a potential cause of aggression, it seems an individual-leveled action is to get back to the basics, such as simply ensuring that the old-fashioned parental controls (meaning parents more actively watching and monitoring what their kids and teens are watching) should be reaffirmed. When I was younger through my early teens, my brother and I were not allowed to watch movies that were rated R or PG-13. As a result, we were shielded from violence in the media in this manner and aggression was curbed. Family modeling was practiced and embraced.

Similarly, experts also reiterate that family is a key source for intervention. Likewise, they reiterate the value of "Enforcing family nonviolence-viewing" (http://actagainstviolence.apa.org/materials/handouts/FamilyMV3.pdf). They also emphasize the importance of ...

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