cultivation theory

Question 1

the core concept:

Answer 1

• long-term exposure to media gradually shaped our perception of reality.

Question 2

the key principles:

Answer 2

• media patterns that are repeated create expectations about the real world.
• heavy media consumers develop ideals similar to media portrayals.

Question 3

pop-culture example:

Answer 3

regular viewers of crime shows like crimilal minds may overestimate the preveleance of violent crime in society, despite actual crime statistics proving otherwise.

Question 4

potential impact on our identity

Answer 4

• normalises certain relaities, limits what we see and the extent we think.
• eg. normalising unrealistic beuty standards.