Limiting Screen Time for Children

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What are some of the negative effects associated with increased TV exposure between six and 18 months of age?

emotional reactivity, aggression, and externalizing behaviors

What is the impact of having a television in a child's bedroom at the age of six years on their emotional understanding at eight years?

predicts lower levels of emotional understanding at eight years

What cognitive areas are negatively affected by screen media use in teenagers?

executive functioning, sensorimotor development, and academic outcomes

What are some activities that parents can encourage to enhance their children's cognitive abilities, critical thinking skills, and imagination?

reading, creative play, and problem-solving games Signup and view all the answers

What role should parents play in managing and reducing screen time for their children?

raising awareness, setting boundaries, providing behavioral controls, and setting an example by managing their own screen time Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative effects of excessive screen time on children's physical health?

Increased risk of obesity (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of TVs or other electronics in a child's bedroom affect their physical health?

Increases the risk of obesity and cardiovascular problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an impact of screen usage on young children's psychological well-being?

Reduction in psychological well-being (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive screen time influence musculoskeletal symptoms in children?

Mostly affects the neck and lower back muscles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of children developing an appetite for junk food promoted in ads while watching electronics?

Overeating while watching electronics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of having a television in a child's bedroom at the age of six years?

Decreased levels of emotional understanding at the age of eight years (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of children developing an appetite for junk food promoted in advertisements while watching electronics?

Higher consumption of unhealthy food (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive screen time influence musculoskeletal symptoms in children?

Increased risk of musculoskeletal symptoms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative effects associated with increased TV exposure between six and 18 months of age?

Aggression (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does screen media use potentially impact a kid’s cognitive results?

It may have both beneficial and detrimental effects on cognitive results (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of increased TV exposure between six and 18 months of age on emotional development?

Increased TV exposure is associated with emotional reactivity, aggression, and externalizing behaviors. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of having a television in a child's bedroom at the age of six years on their emotional understanding at eight years?

Having a television in a child's bedroom predicts lower levels of emotional understanding at eight years. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of screen time at the age of four years on emotional understanding at the age of six years?

Higher screen time at the age of four years is associated with lower levels of emotional understanding at the age of six years. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of media multitasking on executive functioning in teenagers?

Media multitasking has a negative impact on executive functioning and working memory in teenagers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of children's language development has received less attention in studies on screen usage and cognitive development?

Executive skills development (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Early TV Exposure & Behavior

Excessive TV exposure between 6 and 18 months can lead to increased emotional reactivity, aggressive behavior, and externalizing behaviors.

TV in Bedroom & Emotional Understanding

Having a TV in a child's room at age 6 predicts lower emotional understanding at age 8.

Teen Screen Time & Cognition

Screen media use in teenagers can negatively impact executive functioning, sensorimotor development, and academic performance.

Activities for Cognitive Growth

Activities like reading, creative play, and problem-solving games help enhance children's cognitive abilities, critical thinking, and imagination.