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You'll hear a presentation weighing the benefits and risks of smartphones for children.

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1What did Moreau conclude about poor school performance?
AIt is correlated to time spent on a phone.
BIt is worsened by using social media apps.
CIt is caused by frequent unrestricted phone use.
DIt is improved if students stop using phones.
2What can we conclude from Moreau's study on phone use and anxiety?
AAnxious traits lead students to use phones.
BWhat prompts phone use may also cause anxiety.
CPhone use and anxious behaviour are not correlated.
DUsing a phone makes adults more anxious.
3What do both experts agree phone use does?
AIt has unknowable effects.
BIt builds interpersonal skills.
CIt tends to become addictive.
DIt impedes learning outcomes.
4Which statement would Moreau likely agree with?
ATeenagers are becoming more self-disciplined with their phones.
BThose over eighteen are less affected by phones.
CParents are well informed about the impact of phone use.
DMore research into children and phone use is needed.
5What does Hornvelt believe about phone use?
AIt helps people break the ice and become friends.
BIt strengthens one's ability to self-discipline.
CIt promotes youths' academic performances.
DIt supplies practice in reasoning skills.
6What advice would Moreau have for the general public?
ATry to select calmer apps.
BSpend less time on your phone.
CUse more educational apps.
DDon't let your child use a phone.
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