Research Findings on Televised Violence Have Found That TV Violence

question 129

Multiple Choice

Research findings on televised violence have found that TV violence will

• A) cause any child to be significantly more aggressive.
• B) make aggressive behavior more likely for many children.
• C) increase aggression in the short-term during childhood, but will not affect the children when they become adults.
• D) vicariously lower aggressive urges for many children and adults.

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Definitions:

Associative Play

A stage of play where children play alongside each other but do not directly interact; it's seen as a crucial step in the development of social skills.

Parallel Play

A form of play among young children in which they play next to each other but do not directly interact or influence each other's behavior.

Cooperative Play

A stage in child development characterized by children playing together, sharing, and cooperating towards a common goal.

Solitary Play

A stage of play where children play alone, without interaction with other children, which is normal in early childhood development.