Assignment: Media and Development
Select one of the following forms of media:
a. Social media
b. Television/Movies
c. Video games
d. Music and/or music videos
Using the selected media, write a 750 to 1,000 words paper addressing the impact the media has on the cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development during middle childhood. Include the following in your paper:
a. How the selected media can change brain functioning
b. How the selected media can disrupt physical development
c. How the selected media influences social development
d. How the selected media can positively influence a child
e. Briefly summarize how Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory would describe the impact of the selected media on the different systems that effect childhood development (refer to page 37 of the text as a guide).
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.