Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Changes in the Amount

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the changes in the amount of television that a typical Canadian child watches as he or she matures?

• A) It peaks during the preschool years, and then slowly declines after age 5.
• B) It peaks at about age 8, and then rapidly declines.
• C) It increases until about age 12, and then declines during adolescence.
• D) It increases steadily until the early adult years.

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