... increased, so did the prevalence of symptoms of psychological trauma, such as anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress,"" (Western Journal of Communication 1999). After being exposed to media violence such as horror films, younger children can have nightmares which can lead to sleep disturbances. These sleep disturbances can turn into frightening experiences which lead to long-lasting memories. The child is then left ... ...

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