Child Psychology.
Watch an hour of network television programming for children and write a report and reflection.
Objectives Addressed:
- Identify the basic concepts and theories related to child development.
- Explain the theoretical perspectives common to child psychology.
Instructions:
- Write a report and reflection on children’s food advertising.
- Watch an hour of network television programming for children (Saturday morning cartoons would work well)
- Create a chart or table of the all foods you see advertised.
- Include in the chart whether those foods are healthy or unhealthy, high in sugar or low in sugar, and high fat or low fat.
- Write a one to two paragraph (5-10 sentences) summary of your findings including what techniques the advertisers use to make these foods appealing to children, what they think the effects of these ads might be on children, and so on.
