A Longitudinal Study Linked Higher Amounts of Television Viewing in Childhood

question 70

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal study linked higher amounts of television viewing in childhood and adolescence to which of the following at age 26?

• A)depression
• B)being overweight
• C)criminal behavior
• D)heart and lung problems

Understand the influence of environmental factors and reinforcement schedules on behavior and motivation.

Understand the concept and application of negative and positive reinforcement in management.

Recognize the effectiveness of different reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Identify the principles for the effective use of punishment in management settings.

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Definitions:

Statutory Offenses

Crimes that are defined by statute rather than by common law, specifically describing the prohibited conduct, the legal parameters of the offense, and the accompanying penalties.

Legislature

The governmental body responsible for enacting laws within a specific jurisdiction, typically consisting of elected representatives.

Punitive Damages

Damages designed to punish flagrant wrongdoers and to deter them and others from engaging in similar conduct in the future.

Standard of Proof

The level of evidence required to prove a legal assertion or charge, varying by the nature of the legal issue.