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Television and Behavior: Research Conclusions of the 1982 NIMH Report and Their Policy Implications.
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Rubinstein, Eli A. – American Psychologist, 1983
A review of recent studies on the effects of television viewing on behavior indicates that television has significantly influenced cognitive and affective child development, social behavior, social relationships, and health attitudes and practices. Researchers and the television industry must collaborate to maximize television's positive effects.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Cognitive Development
A Matter of Form: Potentials for Young Viewers.
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Wright, John C.; Huston, Aletha C. – American Psychologist, 1983
Summarizes research findings on the structures, codes, and conventions of television as a communicative symbol, and on the effects of television on cognitive and social development. Suggests that television viewing can induce active cognitive processing, and that television can be a potent tool for teaching and communicating with young children.…
Descriptors: Attention, Childhood Interests, Children, Cognitive Processes
National Leadership for Children's Television.
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Heinz, John – American Psychologist, 1983
In view of the significant impact of television on children, the national leadership must work for increased production of high quality children's programs. Public and private actions are needed to generate both financial and nonfinancial incentives to encourage creativity in the television industry. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation