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TFauchery · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Some people have referred to television as the boob tube, their point being that too much television will result in cognitive impairments or socially unacceptable behaviors in children and adolescents. Present a fair and balanced response to this notion by first discussing some possible negative effects of television viewing and then evidence suggesting the possibility of positive outcomes from watching television.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Millennial Generation will bring a high degree of ____ into the workforce.

a. technological sophistication
b. supplemental mentors
c. nontraditional workers
d. childcare workers

Benayers · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Some possible negative effects of television viewing include (1) increased aggression after watching violence, (2) increase in gender stereotypes, and (3) less creativity after watching action-oriented shows. On the positive side, television viewing can increase prosocial behavior and academic skills. Children who watch shows that emphasize prosocial behavior are more likely to behave prosocially with an increase in generosity, cooperation, and self-control. The power of TV can be harnessed to help children learn important academic skills. The time preschool children spend watching Sesame Street predicts their grades in high school and the amount of time they spend reading as adolescents.

Answer to Question 2

a