Over 200 Studies Have Shown That Prosocial Behavior on TV

question 189

Multiple Choice

Over 200 studies have shown that prosocial behavior on TV

• A) has no effect on the prosocial behavior of the viewers.
• B) increases the prosocial behavior of the viewers.
• C) cannot hold the attention of children long enough to teach prosocial behaviors.
• D) cannot be used to promote helping, charity, or brotherhood, only direct reinforcement can.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg

A theorist known for his work on the development of moral reasoning in individuals, categorizing this development into stages.

Preindustrial societies

Societies characterized by an economy based on agriculture, with limited technological development and a predominance of subsistence farming.

Kohlberg's dilemmas

Moral dilemmas used by Lawrence Kohlberg in his research to study moral reasoning and the development of moral judgment across different stages of human life.

Cross-cultural studies

Research aimed at comparing cultural practices, values, and psychological processes across different cultures to understand cultural influences on behavior and cognition.