8F media and behaviour

Question 1

Influence of media

Answer 1

Causes changes in behaviour relating to the concept that technology unavoidably determines social and cultural change.

Question 2

Positive influences

Answer 2

Cognitive benefits (problem-solving), introduce to concepts (right and wrong) feeling happier because of a sense of collectiveness, ability to make social statements about what is important to you, more educated because of easy access to news.

Question 3

Negative influences

Answer 3

Can have influenced attitudes about violence, have trouble concentrating on other things, prevents interaction with others, is less likely to make meaningful in-person relationships, unable to distinguish between strong and weak relationships.