English 1A

Dr. Eigenauer

Homework

“TV Violence: Does it Cause Real-life Mayhem?” by Susan Lamson.

1. What is the author’s central thesis?
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2. What is the importance of Dr. Centerwell’s statement at the top of page 256?
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3. On what grounds do some people disagree with Centerwell?
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4. What, according to the article, keeps television networks from reducing
   televised violence?
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5. What data does the author use to support her claim that there is too much
   violence on TV?
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6. According to the author, why is television violence worse for children than for
   adults?
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7. What does the author recommend to help lower television violence?
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8. What causes, other than TV violence, might there be for increased violence in
   America?
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