What Do You Know About Media Violence Theory?
Media Violence theory is the idea that being exposed to violence in movies, television and video games as a child, will make that individual a more aggressive adult. How much do you know about this theory?
- 1.
What counts as media violence?- A.
Acts of aggression between two animals
- B.
A human hunting and animal
- C.
Acts of aggression by one human/human-like character against another
- D.
An argument between a mother and a daughter
- 2.
Which of these are classified as aggressive films?
- A.
Pulp Fiction
- B.
Radio
- C.
Chicago
- D.
Cast Away
- 3.
Spreading a rumor does not constitute aggressive behavior according to the theory.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.
The idea that media forwards dangerous untrue stereotypes is called:
- A.
Lableing
- B.
Arousel
- C.
Mimicry
- D.
Priming
- 5.
Accurate racial representation is important in television show because:
- A.
Children learn by observation
- B.
Critics downgrade inaccurate programing
- C.
The programing is more believable that way
- D.
Children don’t understand stereotypes
- 6.
Repeated exposure to highly emotional media is shown to lessen reactions in viewers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.
Jeff is no longer grossed out by bloddy gore in real life because he has watched so many horror films. What is thia an example of?
- A.
Observational learning
- B.
Labeling
- C.
Desensitization
- D.
Enactive learning
- 8.
What type of violent protagonist in media is LEAST likely to contribute to viewers aggression?
- A.
Ones who's actions are justified
- B.
One who goes on a crazy rampage
- C.
One who is charismatic
- D.
One who has an obvious vendetta
- 9.
Only previously aggressive children will become more aggressive after watching violent media.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.
The families of 2 shooting victims filed lawsuits against what violent video game in 2003?
- A.
Call of Duty
- B.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
- C.
Silent Hill
- D.
Grand Theft Auto
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