The Theory of Media Effects That Suggests That Heavy Television

question 62

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

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