An Understanding of Research on the Mass Media's Implications for the Individual

question 17

Multiple Choice

An understanding of research on the mass media's implications for the individual and for society

• A) should be shared by scholars and researchers but not necessarily by the public
• B) is an important part of being media literate
• C) generally does not include an interest in cultural history
• D) focuses solely on questions involving effects of violent programming on society

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Definitions:

Coca-colonization

The term used to describe the globalization of American culture pushed through popular American products, notably Coca-Cola, and its impact on the cultural diets and practices of other nations.

Neoliberalism

An economic philosophy that argues for the sovereignty of the free market without any government intervention. The sole responsibility of a company is to make a profit for its shareholders. To maximize the social good, the model of the market must be extended to all realms of society.

Market Speculation

The act of trading in an asset, or conducting a financial transaction, that has a significant risk of losing most or all of the initial outlay, in expectation of a substantial gain.

Mass Migrations

Large-scale movements of groups of people from one geographical area to another, often resulting from factors like conflict, natural disasters, or economic opportunities.