Cindy Enjoys Playing Violent Video Games

question 100

Multiple Choice

Cindy enjoys playing violent video games.Which of the following might you predict about Cindy's behavior in general?

• A)Since Cindy is a girl,she is likely to be unaffected by her preference for violent video games.
• B)Cindy is likely to sublimate her aggressive tendencies through the playing of video games.
• C)Cindy is likely to be different from other girls in terms of physical aggression and preference for violent television programming.
• D)Cindy's overall behavior will be more like that of the stereotypical boy of her age.

Identify the characteristics of children with initiative.

Understand how play empowers children and supports various areas of development.

Explain the role of teachers and parents in supporting play.

Recognize the special considerations for children with disabilities in a play environment.

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Definitions:

Nervous System Function

The collective tasks performed by the nervous system, including controlling and coordinating all body functions, sensing and responding to stimuli, and transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Epigenetic Mechanisms

Biological processes that alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, influencing organism development and behavior.

Gene Expression

Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect the characteristics of a cell or an organism.

Histone Modification

Chemical modifications to the histone proteins around which DNA is wrapped, influencing gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself.