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With regard to the effects of TV on children, we can conclude that:

Correct answer: D. the amount of TV viewing may be related to aggressive behavior later in life

  • A. TV has little effect on the behavior of children
  • B. TV only increases aggressive behavior in children
  • C. TV only increases prosocial behavior in children
  • D. the amount of TV viewing may be related to aggressive behavior later in life

Explanation

Research does not support the claim that television has only one type of effect; content, viewing amount, and other influences all matter. Higher television exposure, particularly to violent content, may be associated with later aggressive behaviour.

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