What Is a Scientifically Valid Concern Regarding Adolescents' Media Use

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is a scientifically valid concern regarding adolescents' media use?

• A) Adolescents who use the Internet for socializing are at a high risk of being the victim of unwanted sexual attention.
• B) Adolescents who frequently use the Internet experience detrimental effects on their mental health.
• C) The amount of time adolescents spend watching TV and playing video games is inversely linked to the amount of time they spend in physical activity.
• D) The increased time spent on the Internet has had a negative effect on adolescents' social development and relationships.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, even though it was not predictable.

Overconfidence Bias

The tendency of individuals to overestimate their own abilities, skills, or chances of success.

Predictions Incorrect

Situations where anticipated outcomes fail to materialize as expected due to various factors such as flawed assumptions or unforeseen events.

Confirmation Bias

A tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions.