Question

Which of the following statement is true? Excessive screen media usage can:

1. have positive impacts on children.
2. have negative impacts on children.
3. negatively affect decision-making and academic outcomes.
4. all the above.

• A. 4 only
• B. 1 only
• C. None of these
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 3 only

The statement "Excessive screen media usage can negatively affect decision-making and academic outcomes" is true.

As mentioned in the passage, excessive screen time and media multitasking can impair decision-making, sensori-motor development, and academic performance. Early exposure to screens is also associated with lower cognitive abilities and academic performance later in life.