Reality Shows and Human Nature

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The paper argues that, regardless of whether we approve or disapprove of reality shows, this entertainment type can have a positive influence on society. It argues that, due to the fact that they educate viewers about themselves and about human behavior, they provide psychologists with the resources for the study of human behavior.

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"Reality shows are spreading across the world from one country to another and attracting millions of fans wherever they go. Steven Reiss and James Wiltz, authors "Why America Loves Reality TV", claim that reality shows are the most popular form of entertainment in the United States. Vincent P. Pecora, the writer of "The Culture of Surveillance", argues that they are an equally popular form of entertainment in the United Kingdom and is currently gaining a large number of fans in Russia. It has even spread to the Middle East with "Star Academy" and "Bride on Air" or "Arous Al Hawa." It seems that popularity of reality TV is growing at a remarkable rate but, many still find reason to criticize this form of entertainment, arguing that it is cheap. While many agree with this criticism, many others defend reality shows as valuable and informative. Some even argue that reality TV makes has positively contributed to society by increasing the public's awareness of human behaviour and nature on the one hand, and by teaching young adolescents important life lessons, on the other."

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