Violence includes any intentional action associated with :
(1) minor injury
(2) major physical injury
(3) killing
The violence may involve:
(1) planning or discussing acts
(2) passive witness
(3) active participation but in "self-defense"
(4) active participation in wanton mayhem
Targets of violence may include:
(1) humans
(2) aliens
(3) robots
(4) zombies, vampires or other monsters
(5) animals
(6) inanimate object (like a plane)
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Type of Target
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Intensity
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aliens, monsters or something non-human
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mild
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humans
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moderate
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taboo group (infants, innocent families, etc)
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severe or strong
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Manifestations of violence may include:
(1) bleeding
(2) vocal manifestations of pain, agony, etc.
(3) "gore" (loops of bowel, bits of brain, etc)
(4) graphic visual dismemberment
(5) writhing or other body movements
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Impact of Violence on the Target
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Intensity
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minor auditory or visual evidence of injury, serving to document that something has happened
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mild
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realistic representation of pain and injury
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moderate
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excessive, exaggerated and enhanced presentation of pain and suffering
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severe or strong
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Environmental Cues to the Violence
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Intensity
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unenhanced or played down
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mild
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realistic without enhancements
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moderate
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loud noises, bright flashes, extreme explosions
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severe or strong
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