The results of several large-scale correlational studies examining the relationship between violence on television and aggression in children provide evidence that
a. there is no consistent relationship between the viewing of violent television shows and aggressive behavior in children.
b. the amount of violent television viewed is inversely related to aggressive behavior in children.
c. children's aggressive tendencies do not influence the amount of violent television that they view.
d. there is a bidirectional influence between the aggressive behavior of children and the viewing of violent television shows.
Question 2Beyond five years of age, children begin to show ________, an awareness of their own language abilities.
a. comprehension monitoring c. referential style
b. metalinguistic awareness d. fast-mapping
Question 3In a classic series of studies, Albert Bandura had nursery school children view a live or televised model behaving aggressively toward a Bobo doll. The results showed that
a. children who saw only a live model imitated the aggressive acts.
b. children who saw only a televised model imitated the aggressive acts.
c. children who saw either a live or a televised model behaved more aggressively than children who saw neither model.
d. children behaved aggressively whether or not they saw a model.
Question 4Four-year-old Donna likes to describe hidden objects to her two-year-old sister. In doing so, Donna is likely to use
a. long phrases. c. simple constructions.
b. complex constructions. d. irrelevant information.
Question 5When 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
a. psychoanalytic theory. c. social learning theory.
b. cognitive theory. d. catharsis.
Question 6Five-year-old Jessie is most likely to use more imperative statements with
a. an adult. c. a peer.
b. an older child. d. a younger child.
Question 7Social learning theory predicts that viewing aggression on television will
a. provide the child with aggressive models, which could lead to an increase in the child's aggressive behavior.
b. provide the child with an outlet for unconscious aggressive tendencies.
c. punish the child's attempts at prosocial behavior.
d. reduce the child's tendency to behave aggressively by allowing a vicarious release of aggression.
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