CH 12: Controversial media Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
research on television and aggression
A
in childhood, affects attitudes towards aggression and similar findings in relational aggression
-still individual differences, everyone will respond differently
2
Q
video games and aggression
A
-mostly correlational research
-mixed evidence on behaviors but can impact attitudes towards aggression BUT still individual differences
3
Q
why do people play video games
A
-social aspect of playing with friends
-sensation seeking: not just watching but actually “enacting” it
-cathartic effect of letting out frustrations
4
Q
viewing non explicit sex in media
A
-endorsed gender stereotypes
-more permissive sexual attitudes and behaviors
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