Aggression And Violence In Media
Reflect on two to three (2-3) TV shows in which characters demonstrate aggression or violence. Consider the context in which this aggression or violence occurred and ways in which it can lead to desensitization.
Write two pages paper in which you:
1. Briefly describe at least two (2) episodes of a television show in which you observed aggression or violence.
2. Identify the context in which the character(s) demonstrated aggression or violence. Include the gender, age, and culture of the character(s) involved in the aggressive or violent act(s).
3. Discuss at least three (3) possible reasons why the selected TV episode included aggression or violence. Provide a rationale for your response.
4. Describe at least three (3) ways that media violence can cause desensitization in people. Justify your response.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Develop an increased understanding of the dynamic between society and individuals.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in social psychology.
•Write clearly and concisely about social psychology using proper grammar and mechanics