Psychology CHP.20

Question 1

media

Answer 1

Newspapers, magazines, television, radio, the Internet, and any other printed or electronic means of communication.

Question 2

consumerism

Answer 2

encourages the purchase of goods for the sake of having them even if they are expensive

Question 3

advertising

Answer 3

promotes consumerism and influences our thoughts on appearance, our thoughts and how we should behave

Question 4

low self esteem

Answer 4

advertising can lead to ____________ and eating disorders

Question 5

positive (influences of media)

Answer 5

can distribute messages about health and fitness, wellbeing messages as well as education

Question 6

(more) positive (influences of media)

Answer 6

political and cultural awareness, educational news programs and documentaries, social skill development, media literacy, news real time, weather and natural disasters, voice opinions, helping dangers, shopping, videos, websites, education, organisations.

Question 7

negative (influences of media)

Answer 7

privacy risks, negative health consequences, social isolation, negative educational impact, misinformation, exposure to online predators, sexualising of teenagers, distraction and grooming of vulnerable people.

Question 8

positive (effects of video games)

Answer 8

empathy, education, improvement in cognitive function, improvement in mood, hand eye coordination, distraction for pain

Question 9

negative (effects of video games)

Answer 9

aggressive behaviour, decreased positive social behaviours, graphic images on the games