Why is entertainment media exposure linked with poorer academic performance?

A. Engaging in this media allows less time to complete homework.
B. Children often engage in this media simultaneously while doing homework, which leads to distraction and poorer learning of the academic material.
C. Entertainment media tends to use attention-grabbing techniques which are not found in academic pursuits, such as reading or homework, so children get bored more quickly because they are used to more engaging activities.
D. all of these


Answer: D

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