The Theory of Media Effects That Suggests That Heavy Television

question 58

Multiple Choice

The theory of media effects that suggests that heavy television exposure helps develop an individual's overall view of the world is

• A) cultivation theory.
• B) social learning theory.
• C) minimal effects theory.
• D) agenda setting theory.
• E) hypnotic theory.

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Definitions:

Matched Pairs

A statistical technique that involves comparing two samples that are closely related or paired, often used in before-and-after studies.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical tests that assumes no effect or no difference between groups or conditions being compared.

Consecutive Weeks

A succession of weeks that occur consecutively without any breaks.

Confidence Interval

A variety of values, based on statistics from a sample, which is conjectured to envelop an obscure population parameter.