A Regular Television Viewer Finds the Need to Snack While

question 4

Multiple Choice

A regular television viewer finds the need to snack while watching his or her programs because of all the commercials for food. This demonstrates the influence of _____ on eating behavior.

• A)psychological factors
• B)physiological factors
• C)biological factors
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Herman and Chomsky

Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky, authors of the "Manufacturing Consent" theory, which critiques the media's role in propagating elite interests.

Mass Media

Various platforms of communication that are capable of reaching a large audience, including television, newspapers, radio, and the internet, often used for disseminating information, entertainment, and advertising.

Face-To-Face Interaction

Direct, in-person communication between individuals, allowing for non-verbal cues and immediate feedback.

Functionalist Theories

Theories that view society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing the interrelations of social institutions.