Alia Is a Heavy Media User

question 43

Multiple Choice

Alia is a heavy media user.She has continued to see images of beauty through the media that emphasize thinness.Over time,Alia has come to believe that anyone who is not thin could not be considered beautiful.This scenario illustrates which model of media influence?

• A)hypodermic
• B)agenda-setting theory
• C)cultivation theory
• D)horizontal integration

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Definitions:

Attentional Bias

Attentional bias is a tendency to pay more attention to certain types of information while ignoring others, often influenced by emotional states or individual priorities.

External-Stable Attribution

The process of attributing an event or outcome to factors outside the individual that are consistent and unchanging over time.

Internal-Unstable Attribution

An explanation for behavior emphasizing internal but changeable factors, such as mood or effort.

Lecturer

A person who gives talks or speeches on specific subjects, often in an academic or educational setting.