Author Question: Chapter 2 discusses gender stereotypes in the media. In general, the research shows that a. the ... (Read 672 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Chapter 2 discusses gender stereotypes in the media. In general, the research shows that

a. the media actually have only limited effects on our attitudes about other people.
b. exposure to gender-stereotyped advertisements can increase our recognition and recall for other stereotyped information
c. women are much more likely than men to be influenced by stereotypes in the media.
d. media stereotypes have a major effect on children's thinking, but very little effect on adults' thinking.

Question 2

Which of the following students provides the most accurate understanding about the relationship between the media in our culture and the reality that we experience?

a. Patrick: The media simply reflect reality, and they do not really change people's attitudes..
b. Joannie: The media don't really represent reality very accurately; however, they actually can change people's attitudes..
c. Emmanuel: The media reflect reality, and they also change people's attitudes..
d. Marina: Surprisingly, the media do not reflect reality, and they also do not substantially change people's attitudes..