Exam 3 TextBook Flashcards
What is the “need for cognition”
need to structure situations in meaningful way. understand and make reason.
How does “framing” impact agenda setting?
the organizing idea that supplies a context and suggests what the issue is through the use of section, emphasis, exclusion, and elaboration.
What is the Spiral of Silence
most of us dont feel comfortable speaking our views if were the minority
How do vivid images influence our memory of news stories?
people remembered the visuals. when presented w/ verbal info, the images can be distracting. but if present images before message, can be highly memorable.
Understand the research of Phillips on news stories of suicides.
More news stories about suicides caused increase in suicides.
Understand the research of Phillips on news stories of suicides.
More news stories about suicides caused increase in suicides.
What were the findings and the criticisms of the Carnegie Mellon Study?
Study of the impact of net use. use of net lead to decline in comm. they were more depressed and alone.
What is the “mix of attributes approach” to the study of media effects and new technology?
- interactivity
- structure
- channel
- textuality
- content
what is interactivity in the mix of attributes approach
a persons ability to interact w/ the technology in a meaningful way
what is structure in the mix of attributes approach
is medium linear or non-linear.
- news article takes u beginning to end (linear)
- web has hyperlinks that take u everywhere
what is channel in the mix of attributes approach
info is presented visually, acoustically, or both
what is textuality in the mix of attributes approach
info communicated in text form
what is content in the mix of attributes approach
refers to the actual info conveyed by the medium, such as violence, sex, persuasive message, or information
what is the media equation
interactions w/ media are social and natural, just like real life
what are some of the benefits of social media sites for children and adolescents? (5)
- community engagement
- enhance creativity/sharing
- grow ideas
- online connections
- uniqueness
what are some of the risks of using social media
- peer-to-peer
- inappropriate content
- lack of understanding online privacy issues
- outside influences of 3rd party ad groups
what is the Facebook depression
depression that develops cuz teens spend great time online
what are there age restrictions on sites like facebook?
13 age minimum
- set by Congress in Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- many sites mirror these regulations
what is COPPA?
Congress in Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act prohibit web sites from collecting info on children younger than 13yrs w/out parental information.
what is the advice given to parents to assist them with social media and their children? (5)
- evaluate sites
- talk bout online use
- stay educated
- family online-use plan
- active participation
According to the AAP, in what ways does the viewing of TV contribute to devlopmental outcomes and school learning performances. (4)
- they displace time.
- instead of doing hw/sleeping.
- inspires beliefs/behaviors
- imitate
what are some of the prosocial effects of the media?
- can learn antivolence, empathy, tolerance, & respect
- video games can influence as well
what are the major solutions in the ‘Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents’ article, for parents (3)
- limit total screen time to 1-2hr/day, none younger than 2
- keep tv outside bedroom
- co-view media and discuss
what are the major solutions in the ‘Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents’ article, for schools
- discuss contraception and sex
- drug education programs beyond scaring them
- media education
what are the major solutions in the ‘Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents’ article, for the entertainment industry
- increase sex content and advertising contraceptives widely
- add anti-smoking ads before featuring films
what are the major solutions in the ‘Health Effects of Media on Children and Adolescents’ article, for researchers
-need to incorporate measures of media use (and impact) into their studies of child and adolescent behavior
what is the prime tenets of media education?
- media is constructed
- shapes our understanding
- unique interpretations
- powerful implications
what is the value of being a “media-educated” person
- limit media use
- positive media choices
- creative alternatives to media consumption
- critical thinking/viewing skills
- make youngins less vulnerable
what advice should be given to parents regarding the media (7)
- selection
- co-view & discuss
- teach viewing skills
- role models
- alternatives
- no tv in room
- no ‘baby sitter’
what are some of the components of media education
- ppl create media
- own language and techniques
- no 1 experience same
- may be driven by economoic, social, and political forces
what are the effects of parent’s co-viewing with their child
- influence child’s judgment
- help children understand plots and story lines
- mediate effects of aggressive and violent content (express disapproval and discuss)
what are the 4C’s of encouraging media-educated children ?
- critical thinking and viewing
- communication
- creativity
- choices
what are some of the guidelines regarding computer use
- time limits
- parental supervision
- discuss
- keep comp in central area of home
what is meant by foreground media and background media
young children may not play close attention to tv program they cant understand, but their parents are watching. might be background media to child, but foreground media to parents
what are the current recommendations of the AAP for media use for children under the age of 2 years? (4)
- no use for children under 2 years
- set “media limits”, sit and play
- read to child
- no tv in room
