Human Development Case Study Exercise

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Case Study

an angry young boy holding a video game controller

Karla is worried about her 10-year-old nephew Ronnie and his increasingly violent behavior. Ronnie loves watching television and playing video games. Karla's sister Rhonda doesn't think that Ronnie's exposure to violence through these activities is a problem. Since she works hard at her job, she allows Ronnie to do or watch whatever he wants as long as he stays quiet.

Karla has noticed the change in Ronnie and wants to talk to Rhonda about it. She’s asked for your advice in how to talk to her sister regarding television and other media violence and its effect on children.

Visit the American Psychological Association (APA) Web site: www.apa.org , Opens in new window (search for violence in the media and violent video games).

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