In the mid-1970s, the recording industry association of america (r. i.a. a.) created the category of the platinum record to recognize albums that sold 1 million copies. what was the very first album that was awarded platinum status by the r. i.a. a.?

An eighth-grade teacher has asked you to present information to her students about how watching television can affect adolescents’ academics and behavior. what important information should you share with this audience? write an essay that will serve as the basis for the speech you will deliver to the students. include important details from the selection "television and adolescents" to support your discussion.