By: Jessica Hoffman

What is Media??

Television Internet Newspaper Radio Video Games Cell Phones

Why is Media Bad?

It “retards” children's brain development

Reduces cognitive brain function

Media affects the prefrontal cortex (the last part of the brain to develop)

Why are video games bad?

Video games cause a serge in dopamine and in order to keep that “happy” feeling going they need keep playing.

If they take a break from playing for an extended amount of time they have a dopamine “crash” (similar to withdrawal feelings)

This is loosely referred to as “video game addiction”

What can Media cause?

Makes shy kids more shy Depressed teens get worse Lower cognitive skills Behavioral problems Language difficulties Weak problem solving skills

How to stay sharp & protect out children!!! Eat right Exercise Sleep Well Stimulate your brain with positive

education Monitor TV usage Homework should come before TV Only have a TV in the living room

Media & Young Children

Media & Young Children

Media & Adolecents

Indian University Brain Scan Research

Brain with violent media exposure

Brain during a decision making exercise

Interesting Fact/Info...

Human beings require 7 hours of social interaction a day to remain psychologically healthy.

Drivers who text are 23 times more likely to have a traffic accident

Korea has 40 treatment centers that are dedicated to “video game addiction”

Media Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMFsdS3aqU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSF9HkbNZ4s&feature=related