influences of media on behaviour

Question 1

TV and movies - positive

Answer 1

• increases general knowledge
• enhances life processing skills
• children can be taught positive concepts

Question 2

TV and movies - negative

Answer 2

• depict unrealistic views of the world and inaccurate representations of how people act and behave
• prolongues exposure to TV violence can lead to aggressive behaviour

Question 3

video games - positive

Answer 3

• educational, development of numeracy/literacy skills

- entertainment which can provide a fun distraction

Question 4

video games - negative

Answer 4

• violence is more prominant as the gamer is an active participant
• may result in social isolation and inhibit development of social skills

Question 5

social media - positive

Answer 5

• access info
• catch up with friends/ family
• share photos/ videos

Question 6

social media - negative

Answer 6

• can become addictive
• social isolation
• can have negative impact on learning eg. distraction
• identity theft/ bullying issues

Question 7

advertising - positive

Answer 7

• provide info to protect us from harm

- infrom us on products and services

Question 8

advertising - negative

Answer 8

• intentionally misleading and fake “sale pitches”

- unrealistic beauty standards and gender stereotypes