After Watching a Couple of Hours of TV Together, Anna

question 105

Multiple Choice

After watching a couple of hours of TV together, Anna and her friends go out to dinner where she tries a new dish on the menu.It turns out, that during one of the shows on TV, Anna had been exposed to a commercial with a subliminal message about the restaurant's new menu.How likely is it that Anna's behavior by ordering the new dish is the result of exposure to a subliminal message?

• A) highly unlikely; subliminal messages in everyday life have no real effect
• B) highly likely; exposure to subliminal messages in a living room-type environment are very effective
• C) somewhat likely; research has shown that subliminal messages are effective if the target is female
• D) somewhat likely; exposure to subliminal messages when with a group of people is effective

Comprehend and critique the labeling approach to deviance, including its definition and criticisms.

Understand the concept that deviance is attributed to the individual rather than the act.

Recognize perspectives considering deviance as an intrinsic, objective fact.

Analyze potential biases in sociological studies on deviant behavior.

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Definitions:

Seller

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