Human Growth and Development / Unit 8 HGD 1092 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Media Risks and Benefits
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The idea
Heavy media use is linked to obesity, attention problems, especially with media multitasking, lower achievement, depression, social anxiety and sleep problems.
In practice
Isolated youth finding community online, and video-game players showing faster reaction times.
Where people slip
The AAP recommends consistent limits that protect sleep, activity, family time and homework; the course reports this without advising.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
Unlocks
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