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Cable and home video entered the media scene in the ______________.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is charged with consumer _________.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

JonJon is anxious because he is retaking an exam that he failed. Determined to do well this time, JonJon studies and self-tests. He also has his friends make up test items and quiz him. JonJon is using a(n) strategy to change the past situation.
 
  a. emotional dissemblance
   b. disengagement
 
   c. emotion-focused coping
   d. problem-focused coping

Question 4

In contrast to the radio, for example, computers, game consoles, and cell phones are considered to be _________ media.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 5

_________ refers to the form of communication in which large audiences quickly receive a given message via an impersonal medium between the sender and the receiver.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 6

Sam is able to control his emotions so that he is calm even when another student insults him, puts on a happy face even in classes that are boring, and thanks the history teacher even though the teacher is incompetent. What is a term for Sam's ability that fosters these behaviors?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 7

Which of the following is not a positive way in which video games influence socialization?
 
  a. Games can provide an introduction to information technology.
  b. Games give practice in following directions.
  c. Games have clear lines between fantasy and reality.
  d. Games provide practice with fine motor skills.

Ans. to #1

ANSWER:
1980s

Ans. to #2

ANSWER:
protection

Ans. to #3

ANSWER: d

Ans. to #4

ANSWER:
interactive

Ans. to #5

ANSWER:
Mass media

Ans. to #6

ANSWER: effective executive functions, good inhibitory control, good emotion regulation

Ans. to #7

ANSWER:
c

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