chapter 20

Question 1

the power of advertising

Answer 1

advertising sends the message that ‘the only way to secure pleasure, popularity, security and happiness or fulfilment is through buying more, regardless of how much we already have

Question 2

the influence of the media

Answer 2

we are constantly bombarded with information through images, slogans and branding and what the media shows us gets incorporated into our knowledge of the world whether we are aware of it or not.

Question 3

consumerism

Answer 3

an ideology that promotes the increasing consumption or purchase of goods and services regardless of necessity

Question 4

postive influances of video games

Answer 4

empathy
education
improves cognitive functions 
improvements in mood 
improvements in hand eye coordination 
distraction from intense pain

Question 5

negative influences of video games

Answer 5

increased aggressive behaviour
decreased positive social behaviour
desensitise people
makes people possess an angry and possibly violent predisposition