While 8-year-old Timmy watches violent cartoons,his mother asks him how he thinks the victims in the cartoons are feeling as a result of being subjected to violence.Later,Timmy goes to the park to play with other boys who also watched the cartoons.Compared with the children whose mothers didn't say anything to them while they were watching violent cartoons,Timmy's behavior in the park is likely to be

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Timmy's mother's question about the victims' feelings likely increased his empathy and awareness of the negative consequences of violence. This, in turn, may make him less likely to engage in aggressive behavior at the park compared to children who did not have these discussions with their mothers.

While 8-Year-Old Timmy Watches Violent Cartoons,his Mother Asks Him How