Five-Year-Old Sandi Has Spent the Last Two Hours Watching Cartoons

question 8

Multiple Choice

Five-year-old Sandi has spent the last two hours watching cartoons on her mother's laptop rather than playing outside with the neighbor friends.Sandi's behavior illustrates __________, a term describing the choice to engage with media rather than in other activities.

• A)passive play
• B)the displacement effect
• C)media mentality
• D)technology addiction

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Definitions:

Hostile Expectation Bias

The tendency to anticipate or perceive hostility from others, even in neutral or ambiguous situations.

Hostile Expectation Bias

The tendency to anticipate hostility or aggression from others, which can color perceptions and interactions.

Accidentally Bumped

An unintended or unexpected physical contact with someone or something, typically by mistake or without intention.

React Aggressively

The tendency to respond to situations or stimuli with anger, hostility, or violent behavior rather than through peaceful or rational means.