Heavy TV Viewing Tends to

question 107

Multiple Choice

Heavy TV viewing tends to

• A) be associated with lower academic scores.
• B) cause an increase in violence.
• C) lead to desensitization.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but have been learned to be rewarding through their association with primary reinforcers.

Intrinsically Reinforcing

Referring to activities or stimuli that are enjoyable and rewarding in themselves, without requiring external validation.

Latent Learning

A form of learning that occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not demonstrated until there is motivation to do so.

Learned Helplessness

An instance where someone is plagued by feelings of powerlessness, triggered by a traumatic experience or repeated failures to achieve success.