A Number of Long-Term Studies That Monitor What Children Actually

question 31

Multiple Choice

A number of long-term studies that monitor what children actually watch on television and that use teacher and peer ratings of aggressiveness have found that

• A)there is no relation between exposure to TV violence and aggression.
• B)it is reasonable to conclude that exposure to TV violence causes aggression.
• C)the relation between exposure to TV violence and aggression holds for boys,but not for girls.
• D)children who are aggressive to begin with prefer violent TV shows.
• E)the relation between exposure to TV violence and aggression increases with age.

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Definitions:

Behaviourist

A psychologist who studies behavioral responses in humans and animals, emphasizing the relationship between stimuli and responses.

Disruptive Behaviour

Actions that are inappropriate according to societal norms and disrupt the flow of normal activities.

Prior Experiences

Previous events or interactions that influence one's behavior, learning, and decision-making in the present.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an organism or system, usually in response to external stimuli.