6.1 Test your learning
Now you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge about the effects of digital technologies on children.
Activity 4
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The correct answer is a.
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False. Although often mentioned in the media, there is no evidence to support this claim.
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True
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False
The correct answer is a.
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True. Screen time can distract children and lead to them eating more. Also, food advertising can lead to a higher intake of unhealthy foods.
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False
The correct answer is b.
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False. Screen time can lead to displacement of lack of time for doing other activities such as exercise and sleep. It is not directly related to these activities.
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False
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True
The correct answer is b.
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True. Parents should check often on what their children are interacting with and use certification systems of content that indicate whether content is suitable for the age of their children.
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False
The correct answer is a.
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True. Increased screen time can limit the time left to do other beneficial activities such as exercise. Parents should monitor the time spent on different activities and aim to maintain a balance.
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True
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False
The correct answer is b.
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False. There is no ‘safe’ level of screen time. At the moment there is no evidence to say that below a level there are no negative consequences. Time should be considered alongside other activities and whether these are displaced by screen time such as exercising, sleep, family time. Families should negotiate screen time limits based on their children’s needs such as how they are using screen, what they are watching or doing and whether they displace physical and social activities.
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False
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True
The correct answer is b.
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True. Other factors such as sleep, physical activity, eating, bullying and poverty are shown to strongly relate to children’s overall health and well-being.
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False
The correct answer is a.
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True. This gives time to the brain to wind down for sleep without stimulation from the lights of the screen and the content being watched.
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True
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False
The correct answer is a.
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True. If there is no monitoring, eating during screen time can result in unhealthy eating habits and obesity. This is particular important for children at risk of obesity.
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False
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True
The correct answer is b.
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True. Parents should have this in mind when for example, during a conversation they check on their phones or social media accounts.
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True
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False
The correct answer is b.
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False. Children younger than 18 months old should have limited or no interactions with screens. This is because children can learn more from interacting with people and physical items.