A Meta-Analysis of Studies to Test the Effects of Media

question 48

Multiple Choice

A meta-analysis of studies to test the effects of media messages about substance use among adolescents showed __________.

• A) that adolescents are not responsive to media messages
• B) that adolescents decreased their use of specific substances targeted in the media messages
• C) that substance use is better targeted through print media than TV or radio
• D) increases in the use of substances because they were brought to the awareness of adolescents

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, including disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Diagnosed

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms through the use of diagnostic tests, assessments, and examinations.

Socially Unusual Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from the societal norms or expectations within a particular culture or community.