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4 types of models that increase self-protective behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.

Severe- shows severe consequence of risky behavior

• Vulnerability- shows ease of contracting disease
• Response efficiency- explains new protective behaviors or cure disease
• Self-efficacy-shows effectiveness of protective behavior

5 major mechanisms of behavioral effects - CORRECT ANSWER: 1) Catharsis 2)

Arousal 3) Imitation 4) Dis inhibition 5) Desensitization

A campaign is - CORRECT ANSWER: a purposive attempt

-to inform, persuade, or motivate behavior changes...-...in a relatively well-defined and large audience -...generally for non-commercial benefits to either the individual and/or society at large...-often complemented by interpersonal support

Affective or Emotional Effects - CORRECT ANSWER: -Effects may belong or short term

• Fright reactions in children

-Coping strategies help kids reduce their fears

Alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER: -Moderate evidence linking media use and drinking

-Studies focus (1) start of adolescent drinking and (2) increased consumption/drunk driving

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Violent Video Game Concerns - CORRECT ANSWER: -Main public concern is

appropriateness for children -Research shows effects of video games on aggression -Short term effects-primes aggression-related scripts -Longitudinal data- repeated exposure can > aggression -Empathy and helping behaviors -Dehumanization -Desensitization (going through less shock when you see violence)

Appeal - CORRECT ANSWER: -Same social factors

• Men enjoy horror more in company of scared females

-Women enjoy horror more in company of fearless males Disposition influence is a bit different -unfavorable end for dislikes person > enjoyment

Arousal - CORRECT ANSWER: Excitement or arousal from violent TV content

enhances aggressive and anger

Atari Arcade Games (Engineer Al Alcorn) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Company's 2nd

employee

• Created pong for Atari in 1972

Average player - CORRECT ANSWER: Age: 37 years old -Gender (58% males / 42% females) -12 years experience

Behavioral Research - CORRECT ANSWER: -Media effects

• Attitudinal change
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Blogs (5 Uses of Traditional Sites) - CORRECT ANSWER: - Document life events

• Commentary and opinions
• Express deeply felt emotions
• Articulate ideas through writing
• Create and mention community forums

Catharsis - CORRECT ANSWER: Viewers vent their aggressive impulses harmlessly

through viewing TV violence

Changes in values and Attitudes - CORRECT ANSWER: Repeated exposure caused

desensitization

-Exposure to explicit sex caused:

-Less satisfaction with real-life partners

• More acceptance of premarital sex and extramarital sex
• Less desire for marriage, monogamy, and children

Children's Television Act of 1990 (recent reports) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Mandated a minimum of 2 hours of educational children's TV -Rule often by local TV stations

Cognitive Development (Piaget: 4 stages of mental maturity) - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.Sensorimotor (Birth-2 yrs)

• Preoperational (2-7 yrs)
• Concrete Operational (7-11 yrs)
• Formal Operational (11 yrs-death)

Cognitive Effects - CORRECT ANSWER: Cultivation

-Repeated exposure leads to an exaggerated view of real-life dangers

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