Exam 16: Beyond Family and Peers

At four years of age,Deborah's favorite television show was Sesame Street;at seven years,it was a comedy show also watched by adults.This change in viewing preference is probably related to developmental changes in

List the features of television that serve to draw the child viewer in,and list those that hold the child's attention.

Research findings suggest that extensive video game playing could be related to

Children in low-income families are less likely to participate in all of the following except

Many researchers report a decline in school satisfaction and academic motivation in pre- and early adolescence,as well as a drop in grades and participation in extracurricular activities.

One year post exposure to war events,the symptoms of PTSD

All but which of the following are true statements regarding youth violence?

Discuss PTSD in children as a consequence of their exposure to war or natural disaster.When do symptoms occur? What factors can exacerbate or alleviate these symptoms?

How does television impact children's social behavior? Discuss both negative and positive effects.

List the principles of CAI programs that are believed to make them effective teaching tools.

Harry's family is amongst the 10 percent of families most deprived living in England.He is likely to be exposed to significantly high levels of

________,violence puts youth at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder,depression,anxiety,and substance abuse.

Gangs in the United States are estimated to number nearly

Case studies of a number of these rampage-type events reveal few similarities among the students committing these acts of violence other than that

It may be possible that video games can enhance attentional and spatial skills,at least among adults and older people.

Certain formal,or structural,features of television serve to draw the viewer in,particularly sound effects like laughter,music,and children's and women's voices.

Rosemary has been diagnosed as having a serious emotional disturbance.She is likely to

When asked why he was kicking other children,Perry responded,"Because that is the way cartoons do it on television." Perry's aggressive behavior can be best explained by

One study of adolescent chat-room conversations revealed that almost 30 percent talked about ________ themes.

Will's family is poor lives in a neighborhood where a high proportion of neighbors are considered middle class.Charlie lives in a neighborhood with a lower overall socioeconomic status.Will is more likely than Charlie to