The Idea That Those Who Watch Significant Amounts of Violent

question 12

Multiple Choice

The idea that those who watch significant amounts of violent television programs are more likely to view the world as violent is characteristic of the ______.

• A) cultivation theory
• B) agenda-setting theory
• C) maximum effects theory
• D) social learning theory

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which individuals in a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Future Orientation

The extent to which individuals or cultures prioritize and value actions or decisions that pertain to future outcomes and goals.

Polychronic Time

A perception of time that values multi-tasking and flexible scheduling, common in cultures that prioritize relationships over strict adherence to schedules.

Monochronic Time

A cultural approach to time management that emphasizes doing one task at a time.