Three of the Following Statements Describe Possible Effects of Playing

question 47

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements describe possible effects of playing video games. Which one is least likely to be an outcome of playing video games?

• A) Children acquire increasing empathy for the victims of violence.
• B) Children learn to pay close attention.
• C) Children get less physical exercise.
• D) Children gain better visual-spatial skills.

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