Compared with Nonplayers, People with Extensive Exposure to Violent Video

question 15

Multiple Choice

Compared with nonplayers, people with extensive exposure to violent video gaming display ________ desensitization to violence, and they are ________ likely to help an injured victim.

• A) more; less
• B) less; more
• C) more; more
• D) less; less

Grasp the theory of planned behavior and the prototype/willingness model for predicting health behaviors.

Understand the mechanisms of persuasion and attitude change, including the central and peripheral routes.

Identify factors that modify the effectiveness of persuasive messages, such as audience characteristics and reactance.

Understand key components of the theory of planned behavior.

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Definitions:

Denver Developmental Screening Test

A standardized test used to assess developmental problems in children from infancy through preschool.

Apgar Scoring System

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Standardized Growth Charts

Charts used by healthcare professionals to track a child's growth over time compared to national averages for height, weight, and head circumference.

Anterior Fontanelle

The soft spot on a baby’s head where the skull bones have yet to fuse, allowing for brain growth.