Which of the Following Consequences Results from the Greater Amounts

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following consequences results from the greater amounts of time that boys spend playing action video games?

• A) Speed of thinking is enhanced, but mental rotation is sacrificed in the process.
• B) The development of cognitive processes outside of spatial skills is arrested.
• C) Language skills are greatly reduced.
• D) Cognitive processes important for spatial skills are enhanced.

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Group

A group designed to improve mental or emotional health through structured interaction led by a therapist or counselor.

Psychological Distress

Significant mental suffering or strain typically resulting from challenging circumstances or mental health conditions.

Gestalt Groups

A concept in psychology focusing on how people integrate pieces of information into meaningful wholes, often applied to group dynamics and perception.

Cognitive-behavioral Groups

Therapeutic groups that utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques to address dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented process.