Perceptual Vision: A Look at the Effects of Cartoons on ChildrenWhen you see a cute illustration for a product or company, or perhaps if an animated show happens to catch the mature eye of a adult, no matter what the content is, the first thought that will come to their mind will be whether or not the topic or content is appropriate in the eyes of a child. A mischievous 10-year-old watching a show like Scooby-Doo might soon want to solve mysteries, or a loving seven-year-old might watch a superhero show and become passionate about protecting something. This is due to the ability of younger minds to easily select a role model. The younger the child, the more impressionable he may be. And therefore watching cartoons could have a great impact on a child, especially in the age group between four and twelve years. The cartoons that children watch could be positive or negative and largely depends on a combination of the child's personality and attitude, as well as the cartoons they see. Children between the ages of four and twelve are more prone to impressionability and changes in cognitive abilities. If a person like his parents were to do something, the child would rush to imitate the parent, in an attempt to be something like them. “During the years between two and twelve, children gradually develop ways of reasoning that are essentially identical to those of adults” (Psychology: Being Human, Rubin et. all). Between the ages of two and seven, children are in the preoperational period of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, which involve egocentrism and belief formation. After the sensorimotor phase (newborn - two years), the child begins to understand language more and to see things only from his own perspective; w...... middle of the card ...... row. In addition to the type of cartoon, the amount of cartoons watched would also have a great effect on a child, especially those of younger ages (four to around six). WORKS CITED Rubin, Zick, and Elton B. McNeil. Psychology: being human. Fourth ed. Np: Harper & Row, 1985. Print.Kirsh, Steven J. “Cartoon Violence and Aggression in Youth.” Web Document. Np, October 7, 2005. Web. April 21, 2014. .Choma, C.J., Stevie Hossler, Robert Leu, Divia Nelson, and Shawnte Ray. “Effects of Cartoons on Children.” . Np, 15 November 2004 . Network. April 21, 2014. .Schniter, Daniel. "The psychological impact of cartoons on children."Prezi.com. NP, May 22, 2013. Web. April 21. 2014. .