Author Question: Some analysts have suggested that continual depictions of violence a. tend to desensitize ... (Read 17 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Some analysts have suggested that continual depictions of violence

a. tend to desensitize viewers.
b. help viewers decrease fear, frustration, and aggressive behavior.
c. reduce the need for greater security and protection in everyday life.
d. is in high demand because it is human nature to be aggressive and violent.

Question 2

The theory of limited effects states that

a. the media have a minimal effect on the individual's attitudes and perceptions.
b. we are limited in our knowledge of the effects that the media might have on individuals' attitudes and perceptions.
c. audiences are made up of passive people who are equally susceptible to media messages.
d. people are active audience participants who make conscious decisions about what they watch, listen to, and read.

yasmina · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. tend to desensitize viewers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. the media have a minimal effect on the individual's attitudes and perceptions.