Which Theory of Media's Impact Emphasizes the Reciprocal Link Between

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which theory of media's impact emphasizes the reciprocal link between adolescents' preferences and their media exposure and that adolescents not only choose what they are exposed to but interpret the media in ways that shape their impact?

• A) uses and gratifications approach
• B) cultivation theory
• C) media practice model
• D) routine activity theory

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Definitions:

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain important for language comprehension, located in the temporal lobe of the dominant hemisphere.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex mental functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Pronouncing Words

The act of making the sound of a word or words in the correct or a particular way.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.