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... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > media and society > youth and media > violence and aggression > desensitization toward violence
... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > media and society > gender in the media > discrimination and media effects > violence and aggression > desensitization toward violence

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desensitization toward violence  

Definition

  • Most people naturally have aversive reactions to the sight of blood and gore. Some people (e.g., soldiers, surgeons) must overcome these reactions to perform their duties effectively. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Violence, Desensitization Toward]

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