Olivia Is Taking Advanced Placement Biology in High School Because

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Multiple Choice

Olivia is taking advanced placement biology in high school because she loves science and is fascinated by biology. Jacob is taking advanced placement biology in high school because his guidance counselor told him he had to if he intended to apply to a premed program at a competitive university. Olivia is motivated by _____, while Jacob is motivated by _____.

• A) basic needs; self-actualization
• B) intrinsic motivation; extrinsic motivation
• C) extrinsic motivation; intrinsic motivation
• D) competence; autonomy

Analyze the influence of mass media on individual behaviors and societal norms.

Comprehend the role of technology in the evolution of mass media.

Distinguish between theories related to mass media and its societal impacts.

Understand the concept of the "global village" and its implications for mass media.

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Definitions:

Interdependent View

A perspective that emphasizes relationships and connections among individuals, often found in collectivist cultures, where communal goals are prioritized over individual ones.

Social Comparison Theory

A theory stating that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.

Ideal Self

An individual's conception of themselves in terms of their aspirations, goals, and standards of perfection, often serving as a motivational guide.

Downward Social Comparisons

This occurs when individuals compare themselves to others who are worse off in order to feel better about their own situation or abilities.