Media Violence

Question 1

Message System Analysis Study (MSAS) findings

Answer 1

Findings show lots of exaggerated violence on TV, and TV does not represent real life

Question 2

National Television Violence (NTV) Study findings about violence on TV

Answer 2

1. violence is justified (50%)
2. Violence is unpunished (most)
3. Minimal Consequences to victims
4. Violence is unrealistic (blood and gore rarely shown)
5. An attractive role model

Question 3

Message System Analysis Study (MSAS) definition of violence

Answer 3

The overt expression of physical force against self or others

Question 4

National Television Violence (NTV) Study definition of violence

Answer 4

Any THREAT or overt act intended to physically harm someone is considered high-risk content

Question 5

Five mechanisms of behavior effects for media violence

Answer 5

1. Catharsis
2. Arousal
3. Imitation
4. Disinhibition
5. Desensitization

Question 6

Phases of public policy regarding media violence

Answer 6

1. Debating TV violence and the rise of juvenile delinquency
2. Research to identify the broad effects of TV violence in social life
3. Proactive efforts to reduce TV violence with legislation

Question 7

Telecommunications act of 1996

Answer 7

mandated the implementation of content labels and v-chip (parental controls)

Question 8

Children’s Television Act of 1990

Answer 8

mandated a minimum number of hours of educational children’s TV, but this is often ignored by TV stations