Video Activity 5.2: Infants, Young Children, and TechnologyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 142, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:When discussing the effects of electronic media and technology on young children, Dr. Kuther notes that time spent with games and gadgets interferes with cognitive development. What does this mean?
A. Unless infants experience contingent interactions in real time, they do not retain information as well as during interactions with other people, such as parents, other children, or caregivers.
B. Children who are frequent consumers of electronic media live in a fantasy world and are unable to relate to adults.
C. Children who are frequent consumers of electronic media lack verbal and nonverbal communication skills to interact with adults and peers.
D. Electronic media exposure in infancy and early childhood causes aggression, irritability, and unprovoked hostility.
Answer: A
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