sac 3 (media and bullying)

Question 1

ways in which information is spread through society

Answer 1

• advertising
• television
• video games
• social media

Question 2

media

Answer 2

media is not intrinsically positive or negative. can have a variety of influences in individual and group behaviour depending on context.

Question 3

television positive influences

Answer 3

• entertainment
• introduces children to new concepts such as morality
• also helps children develop language skills

Question 4

television negative influence

Answer 4

• creates stereotypes/ misconceptions about reality
• violence o tv can influence attitudes about violence
• prevents people from interacting with each other

Question 5

video games positive influence

Answer 5

• can teach cooperation
• learn to use technology
• develop motor skills
• cognitive benefits - problem solving skills

Question 6

video games negative influence

Answer 6

• prevent people from going out
• violence in games can influence attitudes about violence
• makes it hard to concentrate on other things

Question 7

advertising positive influence

Answer 7

• warn us of the danger of things such as alcohol or local campaign
• can give us useful information, eg cheaper or alternative products

Question 8

advertising negative influence

Answer 8

• can be deliberately misleading

- can promote stereotypical or idealistic images to people

Question 9

bullying

Answer 9

intentional, repeated physical or psychological aggressive behaviour by a person or group directed towards a less powerful person or group that is intent to cause harm, distress or fear

Question 10

3 characteristics of bullying

Answer 10

1. imbalance of power
2. repeated
3. intentional

Question 11

3 types of bullying

Answer 11

• physical
• cyber
• covert

Question 12

cyber bullying

Answer 12

• through technology
• is invasive and difficult to escape
• bullies have a feeling of anonymity (easier for bullies because they cant see their impact)

Question 13

effects of bullying

Answer 13

• feeling unsafe
• friendship issues
• low self esteem
• depression
• disassociation
• anxiety

Question 14

situational factors that influence bullying

Answer 14

• circumstances in an individuals context when bullying behaviour occurs that influence them to perform this behaviour, such as the number of bystanders present
• if there is status within a group

Question 15

environmental factors that influence bullying

Answer 15

• individuals family or home environment
• financial security
• past trauma
• level of emotional support from friends and family
• individuals may take their emotions out on others

Question 16

overt vs covert bullying

Answer 16

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