Media Influence Flashcards
1
Q
Computer games
A
Porter + Starcevic - User more involved - greater influence than TV
Aggression rewarded
2
Q
TV / films
A
Watching violence = greater chance of aggression
Not punished
3
Q
Desensitisation
A
Repeated exposure = removal of anxiety
Aggression more acceptable
4
Q
Disinhibition
A
Watching aggressive media changes standards of acceptability
Legitimises use of violence
Prolonged exposure = part of everyday life
Justified / unpunished = less guilt / concern
5
Q
Cognitive Priming
Berkowitz
A
SR effects of media violence
Temp increase in accessibility of thoughts
Constant exposure = thoughts of violence
Frequent activation of thoughts = lowered threshold = more readily available
