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Virtual Reality Experiments with Physiological Measures
Published on: August 29, 2018
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Cognition, criminal conduct, and virtual reality: Understanding and reducing offending using simulated environments
Liza Cornet1, Jean-Louis van Gelder2
1Institute of Education and Child Studies, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|August 26, 2023
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) offers a safe and ethical way to study and reduce antisocial behavior. This technology provides unique virtual environments for observing and intervening in criminal actions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology and Criminology
- Human Behavior and Cognition Research
- Virtual Reality Applications
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) technology has demonstrated potential in observing, interpreting, and modifying human behavior and cognition across various fields.
- Existing research explores VR's utility in understanding and addressing antisocial behavior, drawing from criminology and related disciplines.
Conclusions:
- Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for observing criminal behavior in controlled, safe environments.
- VR's unique characteristics support the development of innovative intervention programs aimed at reducing antisocial behavior.
- The application of VR in criminology and behavioral science holds significant potential for future research and practical interventions.
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