The Main Conclusion of Research Studying the Effects of TV

question 47

Multiple Choice

The main conclusion of research studying the effects of TV viewing has shown that TV viewing

• A) has only negative effects.
• B) impedes brain development.
• C) inhibits peer interaction.
• D) has both positive and negative effects depending on the program being viewed.

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Definitions:

School Learning

A process that involves acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes within an educational institution.

Social-learning Approach

The social-learning approach is a theory in psychology that suggests individuals learn behaviors through observing others, imitating them, and seeing the consequences of these behaviors.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and attempting to replicate their behavior, actions, or features.

Vicarious Punishment

Learning that occurs when the likelihood of a behavior decreases after observing the negative consequences applied to another individual's behavior.