teratoma. a type of germ cell tumor made up of a number of different types of tissue from one or more of the germ cell layers; it is usually found in the ovary or testis and may be either benign or malignant.
That is why obsession with watching TV can cause some dangerous addictions. The other group of effects, which can be caused by watching too much of television, is connected with possible mental disorders or disturbances. The most spread of those are attention deficit disorder and other problems with emotional health.
Observational learning is often linked to negative or undesirable behaviors, but it can also be used to inspire positive behaviors. Television programming has been used to promote a range of healthy behaviors in areas throughout the world including Latin America, Brazil, India, and Africa.