Discuss the Concept of Observational Learning as It Applies to Children

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Essay

Discuss the concept of observational learning as it applies to children and violent media, such as television, newspapers, movies, the internet and video games. Make sure to cite relevant findings covered in the textbook.

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Definitions:

ATP

Involved in metabolic processes, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the key energy transporter in cells.

Ingestion

The method by which food, liquids, or other substances are introduced into the body through swallowing or absorption.

Active Transport

A cellular process that requires energy to move substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions. In biology, it often refers to differences across a membrane.