Many Concerns Relating to Media Tend to Focus on the Effects

question 39

Multiple Choice

Many concerns relating to media tend to focus on the effects of media violence on children and adolescents. The theory which argues that vicariously experiencing aggression provides a substitute for actually expressing it, and acts as a sort of "safety valve" is known as:

• A) substitute theory
• B) safety theory
• C) surrogate theory
• D) intuitive theory
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Risk Aversion

A preference for options that offer more certainty and less potential for loss.

Insurance Policy

A contract between an individual or entity and an insurance company, outlining the terms under which insurance coverage is provided.

Adverse Selection

A situation where incomplete or asymmetric information leads to a market failure, typically in insurance markets, where riskier individuals are more likely to select into plans.

Insurance Companies

Organizations that provide financial protection and compensation for losses to individuals and entities in exchange for premiums.