In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives. Randomized experiments ___(A)___ on children by exposing them to violence in televisions and video games had a shocking rev
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives.
Randomized experiments ___(A)___ on children by exposing them to violence in televisions and video games had a shocking revelation. It suggested that there was a great chance of the child’s behaviour becoming ___(B)___ in the short run. Many psychological experts and neuroscientists have given the underlying reasons for the same. They explain that children’s exposure to violent electronic media including violent games leads to long-term increment in their risk for behaving aggressively and ___(C)___. These long-term effects are a ___(D)___ of the powerful observational learning and ___(E)___ processes that occur automatically in the human child. These acts of violence shown on television have long-lasting effects on children as they find it very thrilling and different from their regular life. They like to ponder on these scripts and start connecting to the acts in their real lives.
However, if the same is not monitored, it can also change the ___(F)___ behaviour of the child. Sometimes, this threat is large enough to be considered as a public health threat. Therefore, it is very important that parents monitor what their kids are watching on television and how they are ___(G)___ their free time. This is because children learn from both ___(H)___ and social learning or role modelling. When children watch violent acts, it is difficult for them to decipher which ones are real and which ones are not and to what extent. This is where the parental or adult guidance can come to their help and prevent them from getting ___(I)___. It is sad to note that even cartoon channels show a lot of violence these days. Also, medical science says that if violence is viewed for a long time, there are chemical changes which take place in the brain which are very similar to those that happen post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, since the brains of young children are still developing, this can impact them badly.
Hence, it is very important that children get good guidance in choosing which television programs to watch and which video games to play. They should be ___(J)___ to watch the inspirational or the humorous part of television programmes. Developing interest in knowledge imparting channels like Discovery channel, History channel can be wonderful for their development.
Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (D)?
1). Consequence
2). Nightmare
3). Thing
4). Consciousness
