What Was Demonstrated by the Study on Toddlers' Play Behaviours

question 22

Multiple Choice

What was demonstrated by the study on toddlers' play behaviours in which the TV show Jeopardy! was being shown in the room while the children were playing?

• A) Toddlers' play behaviour is unaffected by background exposure to TV.
• B) Toddlers are likely to choose to watch TV rather than playing, even when the toys are interesting.
• C) Background exposure to TV is disruptive to toddlers even if they watch little of the show.
• D) Toddlers are able to learn from TV if the items in the room are compatible with the content of the TV show.

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