Effects of Mass Media on Children

I.    Facts Regarding Viewing

II.    How are effects of mass media studied?

        A.  Natural Experiments
        B.  Laboratory Experiments
        C.  Longtitudinal Studies 

III.    Current thinking on the direct effects of TV viewing and children's      aggression

        A.  Yes, direct effects
        B.  Accumulated risk (e.g., Garbarino)

IV.    Recommended Changes/Solutions

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