Question

Read the passage.

Too much screen time can cause eyestrain, irregular sleep patterns, and behavioral problems. This kind of negative screen time also inhibits social skills. My son spends all his time in the basement playing video games instead of going outside. Excessive screen time is having a real effect on children, so we should encourage our kids to cut back.

Which bias does the author show in presenting data about excessive screen use?

The author believes that kids should have decreased screen time.
The author thinks that screen time causes many health issues.
The author concludes that kids lack social skills due to screen time.
The author feels that a parent should manage screen time.

Answer 1

The author believes that kids should have decreased screen time.

Evidence: the passage lists only negative effects and concludes "we should encourage our kids to cut back," showing a bias toward reducing children’s screen use.