The Evidence About the Effects of Media Violence Suggests That

question 53

Multiple Choice

The evidence about the effects of media violence suggests that:

• A) the relationship between media violence and aggressive behaviour is complex and may work both ways.
• B) media violence causes adolescents, but not children, to behave more aggressively.
• C) viewing violence on TV causes children to be more aggressive and violent.
• D) media violence has little or no effect on actual behaviour in children.

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Definitions:

Developmental Quotient (DQ)

A measure used to assess a child's developmental progress in several domains compared to typical developmental milestones.

Overall Developmental Score

This is a composite measurement assessing the comprehensive developmental progress or status of an individual, often used in psychological and educational evaluations.

Motor Skills

Abilities that require the use of muscles to perform movements, often categorized into fine (small) and gross (large) motor skills.

Adaptive Behavior

A set of practical, social, and conceptual skills that people learn and perform to function in their everyday lives.