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Discuss three theories of mass communication as found in Chapter 14. Give examples of why each theory is important. Finally, express whether or not you agree with the theory.


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Extinction

Within the field of psychology, it refers to the process where a conditioned response slowly diminishes and ultimately vanishes when the conditioned stimulus isn't presented together with the unconditioned stimulus anymore.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in which clients are directly challenged in their irrational beliefs and helped to restructure their thinking into more rational belief statements.

Magnification

In cognitive psychology, a distortion involving exaggerating the importance or significance of events, often seen in anxiety and depression.

Minimization

A defense mechanism where the individual downplays the significance or impact of an event or emotion.

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