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What is one recommendation for policymakers regarding media violence?

Limit media literacy programs in schools

Revise classification systems to be evidence-based (correct)

Encourage more violent media production

Increase screen time limits for young children

Which type of aggression is characterized as calculated and cold?

Proactive aggression (correct)

Physical aggression

Verbal aggression

Reactive aggression

What should be the maximum recommended screen time for school children?

1 hour per day

Any amount is acceptable

3 hours per day

2 hours per day (correct)

What negative effect is linked to excessive screen time?

Higher rates of ADHD Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary aim of expanding media literacy in schools?

To develop critical viewing skills Signup and view all the answers

What type of media exposure can lead to greater desensitization?

Exposure to media violence Signup and view all the answers

What effect do prosocial media products have?

Increase helping behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which population is notably NOT identified as being at higher risk for media violence effects?

Adults Signup and view all the answers

What does psychological literacy primarily involve?

Critically evaluating and applying psychological principles Signup and view all the answers

What should media industries do regarding media products?

Promote scientifically based media literacy programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommendation regarding screen time for children under 2 years old?

Complete avoidance of screen time is recommended Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT typically associated with a psychologically literate citizen?

Working independently without collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What is a controversial aspect of undergraduate psychology education?

The limited number of graduates pursuing further education Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the concept of a globally literate citizen?

A person committed to understanding global interdependence Signup and view all the answers

Who provided a definition for 'the psychologically literate citizen'?

Halpern Signup and view all the answers

One of the skills of a psychologically literate citizen is to:

Reflect on their own behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

What is an important component of global citizenship?

Fostering cross-cultural connections Signup and view all the answers

Psychological literacy includes fostering respect for:

Diversity in all its forms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a required outcome for psychology major graduates based on current discussions?

Engagement in leadership and ethical problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

What is an implied challenge regarding the term 'psychologically literate citizen'?

It suggests a complex, evolving process. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychological Literacy

A psychologically literate citizen applies psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
They act ethically, communicate effectively, foster respect for diversity, and reflect on their own and others' behavior and mental processes.
Psychologically literate citizens become ethically and socially responsible problem solvers.
They integrate learned psychological literacy with other knowledge gained from their studies.

Psychologically Literate Citizen and Public Policy

Policy makers should consider revising classification systems for media content, including media literacy content in school curricula, and creating a public education campaign on the impact of media violence.

Media Violence and Aggressive Behaviors

Studies have linked media violence to increased physical aggression, verbal aggression, relational aggression, proactive (cold, calculated) aggression, and reactive (hot, impulsive) aggression.
Research suggests that excessive screen time may be linked to poor academic performance and ADHD.
Media violence exposure also leads to greater desensitization.
Prosocial media can increase helping behavior and have positive educational and socialization effects.

Recommendations for Responsible Media Consumption

Children under two years old should have no screen time.
School-aged children should limit screen time to no more than two hours per day.
Parents and educators should teach children "critical viewing skills" to better interpret media messages.

Expand Media Literacy and Policy Encouragement

The goal is to encourage the creation of a scientifically based media products rating system.
Policy makers should support the expansion of scientifically based media literacy programs.
Media industries should promote the development, evaluation, testing, and distribution of more prosocial products.
Media industries should develop and fund public education programs on the effects of media on youth and society.