A mother is thinking about how much TV her young children watch.Based on research described in Module 14,what should she be most aware about regarding her children's language development and viewing habits?

Question

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Research suggests that increased TV viewing can result in reduced communication between parent and child, which can hinder language development.

Answer: B 
 Studies have found that heavy TV viewing in young children can lead to increased overgeneralization of language, meaning they may use language rules too broadly and apply them incorrectly.

Answer: C 
 There is some evidence to suggest that educational programming can increase vocabulary in young children, but excessive TV watching without parental interaction may not have the same positive effect.

Answer: D 
 There is no evidence to suggest that increased TV viewing in young children leads to increased complexity of deep structure in their speech. In fact, some studies have suggested the opposite - that excessive TV viewing can lead to more basic language skills.

A Mother Is Thinking About How Much TV Her Young