What Effect Does Watching Television Have on the Developing Brain

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Multiple Choice

What effect does watching television have on the developing brain?

• A)Any television watching prior to age two is likely to inhibit healthy brain development.
• B)Toddlers might improve their vocabulary and social skills by watching high-quality television programs.
• C)Television programs such as Sesame Street can interfere with synaptogenesis.
• D)The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children between 18 months and two years of age watch 2-3 hours per day of educational programming.

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