For this homework assignment you need to read the assigned modules from the textbook AND the article entitled: "Longitudinal Relations Between Children's Exposure to TV Violence and Their Aggressive and Violent Behavior..." .
WARNING: This is a current research article and is written for other researchers and psychologists. You may find sections of it difficult to understand. Try to focus on the Introduction and Discussion sections of the article. Also, give yourself time to read it over several times. Once will NOT be sufficient for most people to understand it.
Once you have read the article, answer the questions below. Be sure to put your answers in YOUR OWN WORDS! Do not cut and paste from the article. That is plagiarism!
1. The authors discuss 3 alternate theories that exist for explaining the long-term effects of exposure to violence. Name each theory and BRIEFLY (2-3 sentences) describe it. (6 points)
2. Describe the BASIC procedure followed in this study. (no more than 2 paragraphs at the most). (6 points)
3. Briefly summarize what you think are the 3 most significant findings of this study. (6 points)
4. In your opinion, what is the most important implication of this study for the prevention of violence? (2 points)