Describe and Explain the Key Differences in How Media Are

question 25

Essay

Describe and explain the key differences in how media are consumed by mass audiences according to the magic bullet or hypodermic needle model, the uses and gratifications model, and the encoding/decoding model.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Extreme, irrational fears of specific objects, creatures, or situations that lead to significant anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Stimulants

A class of drugs that have a stimulating or arousing effect on the central nervous system, and create their effects by influencing the rate of uptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin at receptor sites in the brain.

Treat

To manage or address a problem or disease through interventions such as medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes.

Meta-Analytic Study

A research method that combines the results of several studies to draw conclusions about trends or effects across them.