Social Scientists Who Developed Media-Effects Theory and Research During the 1940s

question 8

True/False

Social scientists who developed media-effects theory and research during the 1940s and 1950s were primarily methodologists-not theorists.

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Definitions:

Non-Quakers

Individuals or groups that do not adhere to or are not members of the Religious Society of Friends, known as Quakers, who are known for their pacifist beliefs.

Enlightenment

An intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism.

New York's Economic Growth

Refers to the increase in the wealth and resources of New York over time, often marked by rises in GDP, income, and employment.

Dutch Merchants

Traders from the Netherlands who were particularly influential during the 16th to 18th centuries, known for their global trading networks including the East Indies trade.