MDSA02H3 Chapter Notes -Pragmatism, Richard Rorty, John Dewey
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Aggressor effect the hypothesis that repeated exposure to representations of violence increase aggressive behavior on the part of audiences. Bystander effect the hypothesis that repeated exposure to representations of violence promote increased callouses about violence directed at others. Catharsis effect the hypothesis that repeated exposure to representations of violence functions as an outlet for pent-up aggressive drives in the individual. Code of ethics a self-imposed set of rules that outline the ethical strivings of a particular media outlet. Consequences the clear effects of a given regulation on society at large. Contingencies the unique contextual and historical factors that influence regulatory decisions. Digital rights management any software program that media industries employ to control the distribution and use of digital intellectual property. Historical violence representations of violence that invite self-reflection and social consciousness. Hyper-real violence representations of violence that are stylized and appeal to hyper-realism, but are shorn of critical reflexivity.
