Desensitisation, Disinhibition & Cognitive Priming (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the main psychological effect of desensitisation to media violence?
What is the main psychological effect of desensitisation to media violence?
Reduced emotional responses to violence
In Bushman's (2009) study, what did participants who played violent games show?
In Bushman's (2009) study, what did participants who played violent games show?
Delayed responses to nearby injury
What did Belson (1978) find when studying 1,500 teenage boys and TV violence?
What did Belson (1978) find when studying 1,500 teenage boys and TV violence?
No clear relationship with antisocial behaviour
What is a critical limitation of the desensitisation argument?
What is a critical limitation of the desensitisation argument?
Lower arousal may decrease aggression
What does disinhibition refer to in media psychology?
What does disinhibition refer to in media psychology?
Reduction of normal social restraints
According to Suler (2004), how does anonymity affect online behaviour?
According to Suler (2004), how does anonymity affect online behaviour?
Reduces accountability and responsibility
In Josephson's (1987) study, which boys showed increased aggression after violent TV?
In Josephson's (1987) study, which boys showed increased aggression after violent TV?
Boys already rated as normally aggressive
What does cognitive priming suggest media exposure can activate?
What does cognitive priming suggest media exposure can activate?
Related thoughts, emotions & behaviours
What did Murray et al. (2007) find using fMRI scans of children watching violent films?
What did Murray et al. (2007) find using fMRI scans of children watching violent films?
Increased brain activity in emotion/memory
What did Moriarty & McCabe (1977) find about children witnessing prosocial behaviour?
What did Moriarty & McCabe (1977) find about children witnessing prosocial behaviour?
Adopted general prosocial orientation