In His Recent (2005) Book, Richard Louv Maintains That Todayʹs

question 47

Multiple Choice

In his recent (2005) book, Richard Louv maintains that todayʹs children _______________.

• A) should not be exposed to the dangers of natural ecosystems
• B) develop more balanced emotions in urban compared to natural settings
• C) should not participate in environmental education programs until high school
• D) suffer psychologically and emotionally from ʺnature deficit syndromeʺ
• E) have a better understanding of natural environments than their grandparents

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Definitions:

Magic Bullet Theory

A mass communication theory that implies media messages are directly received and wholly accepted by the audience.

Active Audience Model

A theory that suggests media consumers are not passive recipients but actively engage with and interpret media content according to their personal experiences and social contexts.

Textual Poaching

The act of audiences and fans creating their own meanings, interpretations, or adaptations from media contents originally produced by others.

Magic Bullet Theory

A model in media studies suggesting that mass media messages have a direct, immediate, and powerful effect on the public.