Ch 1-3 Flashcards
1
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What is Social Control?
A
Attempts, wether intentional not, by the state or by socia institutions – including mass media, to regulate conformity to a set of values or norms
2
Q
Examples of Social Control by Media: Photo Analysis of 9/11 and Media’s System Maintenance Function
A
Uncertainty reduction,reduce confusion, rumors, for titanic passengers relatives and families.
3
Q
Harold Lasswell
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5-question model of communication: who? Says what? In what channel? To whom? With what effect?
4
Q
Communication elements
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Act of imparting, conferring or delivering messages, such as words or ideas
5
Q
Media Literacy
A
Understand the role of mass media as an agent of social control and social change
