La Hija Del Mariachi

It is known that the average person spends about three hours a day sitting in front of the television set, which represents half of their leisure time. And it is known that heavy viewers report watching eight hours a day. The question is: "Are these people addicted to television?" It is known that the average person spends about three hours a day sitting in front of the television set, which represents half of their leisure time. And it is known that heavy viewers report watching eight hours a day. The question is: "Are these people addicted to television?"

In 1997, seven Japanese children were rushed to hospital for treatment of epileptic seizures. Later, these attacks were attributed to a program that was aired that involved an exaggerated version of the Pokemon game, which contains colorful lights flashing. Experiments have been conducted laboratory1 to study people's reactions to the television, monitoring brain waves through the use of the electroencephalogram. Those who participated in the study carried a pager (beeper). They were signaled six to seven times a day, randomly, for a week. When they heard the "beep", had to write what they were doing and how they were feeling. When receiving the signal, who were watching TV, reported feeling relaxed and passive. Referencing the production of alpha brain waves, studies showed less mental stimulation when watching television, when these participants were reading. After I turned off the television, the study showed that participants were very relaxed and passive, as if all his energy was gone.

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