PSYCH 3AB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Analysis Of Covariance, Acculturation, Social Class
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The association between 5-httlrp gene polymorphism and behavioural inhibition in. General summary of the four studies: cultural differences in social behaviour, differences within geographic regions, cultural differences sensitive to birth cohort, cultural differences in studies using biological measures. What attracts teens to media: describing media uses and gratifications, diversion, cognition, utility, withdrawal, identity, high sensation: stimulation, excitement, experiences shaped by particular concerns. The media and teen sexuality: media portrayals distort adult sexual relationships, sexuality in media linked to teens attitudes toward sex, television watching linked to cynical attitudes. Media and body image: unrealistic ideal body images in media, women thinner, men more muscular, fashion magazines and girls" body dissatisfaction, television watching and eating problems. Positive effects of media involvement: access to world"s cultural riches, library and museum collections online, sharing even obscure interests with others, keeping in touch across distances, adolescents as media creators and producers.