How Can Parents Help Counteract the Harmful Effects of the Media

question 9

Multiple Choice

How can parents help counteract the harmful effects of the media in promoting acceptance of violence among their children?

• A) Parents can help children critically evaluate the media that they consume.
• B) Parents can limit their children's exposure to violent media.
• C) Parents can point out the likely costs of violence when watching depictions of violence that communicate violence is a winning strategy.
• D) All of the answer options are correct.

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Definitions:

Casual Listening

Listening for enjoyment or entertainment without seeking to critically analyze or evaluate the content.

Selective Listening

The process of listening to only parts of a message or paying attention only to messages that align with one’s own interests or beliefs.

Discriminative Listening

The skill of listening with the aim of analyzing and evaluating the information being presented, often to discern subtle nuances.

Isolator

A device or equipment used to prevent the transfer of electrical or mechanical energy to its surroundings.