In a Longitudinal Study That Followed a Sample of American

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11,TV-watching predicted gains in ____.

• A) body fat
• B) academic scores
• C) cognitive ability
• D) socioemotional maturity

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Definitions:

European Americans

Individuals in the United States who are of European descent, forming a significant demographic group within the country's population.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A psychological ailment marked by intense fear in social situations, disturbed thoughts, paranoid thoughts, experiences of unreality, brief periods of psychosis, and commonly unusual beliefs.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by long-standing suspiciousness and mistrust of people, but without a full-blown psychotic disorder like schizophrenia.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by an overinflated sense of self-worth, deep need for excessive attention, and a stark deficit in empathy.