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big1devin

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The most striking similarity between the effects on children of watching television and the effects on children of playing video games is that
 
  a. they both rob a child of his/her ability to pay attention, and over the long term they both invariably lead to significant deficits in this area.
  b. whether the activity is done alone or with others ultimately determines the outcomes of these activities.
 c. the number of hours watching or playing is what determines the ultimate outcome of these activities.
 d. the content of what is watched or played is what determines the ultimate outcome of these activities.

Question 2

Why might girls experience more difficult transitions into junior high school than boys?
 
  a. Girls are more emotional than boys.
  b. Boys are more likely to join groups that ease the transition.
  c. Girls are likely to be undergoing pubertal changes at the same time.
  d. They are not this transition is actually harder on boys because of competitive expectations.



jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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