Media blog 1 -Mr Bush

1) Social learning theory has been criticised for simplifying the causes of violence in society. Do you think the media is responsible for anti-social behaviour and violence? no i do not agree that the media is responsible for anti social behavior as its up to the media consumer to think morally to act as a murder or something negative in society. Which the media cant take the blame for. 2) How is social learning theory relevant in the digital age? Are young people now learning behaviour from social media and the internet? Give examples. Yes due to influential people like vloggers, youtubers who are very relatable to young people. The impact they have on young people is huge , for example things like the roast yourself challenge, kylie jenner lip challenge have all been created by social media influencers who have a large following 4) Read this introduction to an academic paper on technopanics. What examples are given of technopanics that create fear in society? child safety,...

Hypodermic needle model 1) Read this Mail Online article about the effects of video games . How does this article link to the hypodermic needle model?   this article states that   " Playing violent video games for just 20 minutes a day can encourage aggressive behaviour"  which links to the hypodermic needle  model because it claims that by watching or playing violent video games you are more likely,as an individual,  to be influenced  to carry out the violent behaviour. Also, because the videogame is a piece of media  the hypodermic  needle model suggests that is is most likely going to influence the passive mind. 2) How does coverage of the Talk Talk hacking case (see Daily Mail front page below) link to the hypodermic needle model? Why might someone criticise this front page?    this article links to the Hypodermic Needle Model as its suggesting that the reason the boy did what he did was as a result of only play...

1) FEEDBACK: ]     WWW:overall, a strong paper with good focus on the questions and a good deal of detail from the texts for analysis. EBI:you need to apply media theory and use accurate media terminology as often as possible to develop your evaluative skills. 2) question 1:  Frequent appropriate use of subject specific terminology throughout.      question 2:  Excellent knowledge and understanding of the influences of the social and cultural contexts on media products that is consistently supported by highly appropriate and effective reference to the set products. question 3 :good understanding  and knowledge of the influences of genres on media audiences and industries that is sometimes supported by generally appropriate examples that are sometimes effective  question 4: •  Judgements  and conclusions regarding the  application of reception theory are perceptive and fully supported with detailed reference to specific ...

Who you are working with:    I am working with henna  The psychographic group you are researching: We  are  researching the psychographic group : strugglers.   Introduce your example couple that represents your group:   the couple we created are a working class couple  1) Make up their names:    James and Emily  2) Where do they work/study?  James is the provider of this family and Emily is a full time housewife who takes care of her four children.James  works full time at the tills at Tesco as he doesn't have any actual qualifications to get him a better job.He works a blue collar job in order to provide enough money for his family to live  3) What do they do in their spare time? james hardly has any spare time but emily does ,though she is unable to do much  Print: What newspapers/magazines does your group read (if any)? Is this on paper or tablet?  During James' breaks and...