The Largest Increases in Media Use in Early Adolescence Are

question 60

Multiple Choice

The largest increases in media use in early adolescence are for

• A) electronic books and DVDs.
• B) listening to music on MP3 players.
• C) chatting with friends on cell phones.
• D) TV and video games.

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Definitions:

Wear And Tear

A concept suggesting that the body ages and deteriorates over time due to accumulated damage from use, stress, and environmental factors.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome where the body's ability to resist stress and adapt is depleted, leading to increased susceptibility to illness and disease.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A triphasic sequence (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that outlines the bodily responses experienced during stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through under prolonged stress.