Persuassion, Information and entertainment

Question 1

Getting us to believe or feel about something

Answer 1

its about changes, but not really conversation

Question 2

not just informing

Answer 2

you cant just give people info and expect them to think differently

Question 3

Conscious/ deliberative

Answer 3

presented with arguments, we consider them then make a rational and reasonable conclusion based on the info

Question 4

non conscious

Answer 4

being persuaded by anything other than rational arguments or info. usually persuaded by this

Question 5

percieved realism

Answer 5

we enjoy things more if we see things that are likely to happen

Question 6

transportation

Answer 6

being carried away into a narrative. the story is something that is real, even if its not

Question 7

affective disposition theory

Answer 7

the more likely we identify with the character the more engaged we are

Question 8

affective conditioning

Answer 8

pavlov’s dog example. for humans= upbeat music, pictures of cute things

Question 9

misattribution

Answer 9

attribute the source of the feeling to something else

Question 10

Garst (2000)

Answer 10

high quality speech are likely to be persuaded regardless of if its fiction or fact
low quality speech are likely to persuade when fiction but not when fact

Question 11

Product placement

Answer 11

companies pay to have their products pictured or featured in entertainment media content

Question 12

realism

Answer 12

providing info provides a sense of realism

Question 13

novelty

Answer 13

attention. looks for things the stand out

Question 14

Enjoyment

Answer 14

too preachy
less viewing pleasure
mostly by non-fans

Question 15

entertainment media vs educational media

Answer 15

education part of a documetary as unbelievable (skeptical)

shows like ER are realistic