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Television Watching And Shortened Attention Spans.

Authors :
Christakis, Dimitri
Source :
Pediatrics for Parents; 2004, Vol. 21 Issue 7, p10-11, 2p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Reports on the research about the relation between television viewing and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Exploitation of orienting response by television programs; Likelihood of children who watched television before the age of three to have attentional problems; Percentage on the increase in having an attentional problems for each hour of television viewed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07306725
Volume :
21
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Pediatrics for Parents
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16553015