influence of the media, friends, peers and family on lifestyle choices and your environment Flashcards
what are the most significant influences on your personality development?
the mass media
how do violent TV programs affect young people exposed to them?
they have a tendency to exhibit more aggressive behaviours irl
what is the disadvantage of seeing more violence
you become less sensitive to your own and others physical and emotional pain.
what is advertising?
a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service.
what are examples of hidden messages in advertising
bandwagon, rich and famous, free gifts, great outdoors, good times, testimonial
what is the most important influence in a child’s life.
the family, because they influence the child’ s personality development
why are children taught between right and wrong?
it is so children learn to relate to authority figures, they also learn to respect the limits and boundaries of others
what is peer pressure?
the influence exerted by a persons age group.
what affects the learning of decision making
if your choices simply reflect those of your friends then it will affect the process of learning decision making
what do you do if you notice that your values don’t aline with those of your friends
you may wish to become closer to people with whom you have more in common
