Media And Anti-social Behaviour Flashcards
What does social learning refer to ?
Learning through observation and imitation of others
What are the three causes of anti social behaviour in media
Social learning
Cognitive priming
Desensitisation
name a study associated with social learning for anti social
Banduras BOBO doll
What is evidence against media causing anti social behaviour
St Helena study
What is meant by cognitive priming
Schemas developed from exposure to violence in media
What is a supporting study for cognitive priming
Josephsons hockey study. Deliberate frustration. Walkie talkie in film that made them angry. Then ref hold wallow talkie and anger reprises
What is meant by desnstitisation
The more violence that is viewed the less they are bothered by it and are more likely to become violent
What is a supporting study for desnstitisation ?
Belson. 1500 boys no evidence for high exposure would desensitise them into becoming more violent
What is an overall evaluative point for he studies of anti social behaviour and media
Gender bias
Are there greater desnitisation effects in men or women
Men
What does singer et al state about violence on tv
Cathartic effect