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Psychology in the Media, 2005.
A discussion about the way media has turned the practice of psychology in pop-psychology.
1,284 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper offers an examination and criticism of the trend to air people's psychology problems on the media. Focusing on shows like "Dr. Phil" and radio talk shows, the paper argues that psychology has gone public. It states that the success of these types of shows is not about psychology itself, but about the viewer or listener coming out feeling good about themselves.
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"The television and radio waves are clogged with programming devoted to helping viewers and listeners sort through their personal and emotional problems before an audience of millions. Log online and a whole world of "help" becomes available for anyone who feels the need to chat about a problem. Bookstores now have entire sections devoted to emotional health and well-being. And even the most mainstream magazines devote space to solving personal problems, whether relationships, phobias, or self-improvement."
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Psychology in the Media, 2005.
This paper examines the problem of media violence and how it affects the rights of children around the world.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the various aspects of classical conditioning, aggressive personality acquisition and other psychological factors that compromise the total scope of racial and ethnic stereotypes that are currently generated by the media. The paper maintains that by learning of the high negativity that media attributes to racially charged images of children, these children are also influenced to become these stereotypes through a lack of regulation and policy within corporations and governmental forums.
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"This psychological study will examine the problem of media violence, and how this pertains to the rights of children around the world. By realizing the power and scope of media in the world, one can realize the psychological ramifications and lack of safeguards that prevent violence from affecting and influencing child behaviors. In this manner, the statistics and regulations that relate to the over saturation of violence against children will be analyzed. Through the psychological premise of behaviors and theory, one can realize the need for more regulations that prevent children from viewing violence in the mainstream media and when viewing various programs. In beginning, one can see the age groups that are targeted by media violence, and how they are influenced by the method of media that exploits them."
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Social Psychology and the Media, 2008.
An overview of three well known social psychological theories.
4,608 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper examines three famous social psychological theories and attempts to find their proofs in a variety of media, including novels, magazine articles, print ads and tv shows. In addition to looking for proof, the author also attempts to come to a deeper understanding of the theories by examining how they function in their contexts.
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"Robert Zajonc's drive theory explains the audience effect, which is the effect that an audience has on a person performing a task. If the person is highly proficient at the task, doing it in front of an audience will induce them to perform much better at it than they would if they were alone. At the same time, an audience's effect on a person who is unfamiliar with, or not particularly adept at, a certain task will mean that they perform much worse than they ordinarily would. These disparate outcomes are due to the heightened arousal that a person will experience in front of other people, and this heightened arousal, caused by the stressful situation of being in front of others, will either spur us on if we feel sure if success, or inhibit us if we fear failure."
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Anorexia: Media, Society, or Psychology, 2005.
The paper discuss the causes of anorexia nervosa.
3,001 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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The author examines the causal factors of anorexia nervosa. Through the presentation of scientific evidence, the author argues that, while the media plays a profound role in the spread of this particular eating disorder, one cannot discount the role played by society and family.
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"More and more young girls and women are suffering the effects of life-threatening eating disorders. According to the Coalition for Eating Disorders, millions are diagnosed every years with an eating disorder with the real problem being that it has the highest death rate among any of the known psychological disorders (Ice). Although the world has only recently recognized and paid attention to the dangers of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, the phenomenon has been researched and examined from numerous psychological, sociological and physical perspectives in order to help doctors acquire a better understanding of its causes and effects."
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Community Psychology and the Internet, 2004.
Examines research dealing with the Internet's impact on societal psychology.
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 34 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The Internet is a significantly essential research place for sociologists examining hypothesis of technology transmission, as well as media effects. The reason for this critical importance is because it is a channel exclusively competent of putting together ways of communication and structures of substance. This paper highlights and analyzes various researches conducted on the Internet's implications in the realm of societal psychology, as well as community capital.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Influence on Time Utilization and Society: Community Separation or Community Capital Structure
Analysis of the Studies
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Online-communities come in extremely diverse forms and dimensions, varying from virtual communities that bond geologically remote people with no preceding association who share parallel interests, to locations that assist exchanges amid companionship networks or family members, to culture networks that center on topics significant to a physically defined district (Wellman & Gulia 1999, Smith & Kollock 1999, Preece 2000). Studies on online-societies ought to differentiate amid these shapes, in case consequences appear conflicting and perplexing."
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The Psychology of Prejudice, 2005.
Examines the reasons why people are prejudiced against others.
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper looks at the psychology behind the issue of prejudice, especially in the United States. It examines issues, such as stereotyping, the media, and ignorance. The paper also examines the ideas of psychologists, such as Gordon Allport and Anne Dilger, on the topic.
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"By definition, prejudice means: "an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts." In other words, it means making conclusions about something without sufficient research or inquiry. Prejudice is a good example of ignorance. To be satisfied with an uneducated judgment shows a lack of good judgment especially if it's negative. An unjustified, negative attitude directed towards others because of their social category, group membership, or physical characteristic is the most common form of prejudice. Though positive prejudices do exist, they are much less common because prejudice is usually prompted by negativity."
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The Psychology of Happiness, 2008.
This paper explores the psychological aspects of happiness and well-being.
2,416 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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The paper reviews the various paths to achieving happiness and fulfillment through self-actualization or introspection. The paper demonstrates the role of the media in sowing the seeds of mistrust and unhappiness as well as the inherent disdain of this institution by both sides of the political spectrum. The paper then looks at what makes a happy and satisfied workforce. The paper also shows how happiness is individual, but the common thread is that happiness comes from within the person himself.
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"What is the most fulfilling Life? The present population of the world is approximately 6.6 billion individuals (World Population Prospects, 2007, n.p), and most likely each with their own particular interpretation of life fulfillment and happiness, and each equally entitled their own opinion on the subject. The Founding Fathers of the United States of America viewed happiness as a birthright of the common man, "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" (Declaration of Independence, 1974, p.1). The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines happiness as ". . . a state of well being and contentment. . ." (Merriam-Webster, 2007, n.p.)."
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Media Images of Shrinks, 2002.
How the media views psychologists.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the media and the field of psychology. It addresses the media's attitude about the field as well as the way it handles the field from a media standpoint. The author of this paper presents discussions about whether or not the media presents a distorted view of psychology and whether it prefers to use professionals or self proclaimed experts in its work.
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The Mass-Media Pygmalion, 2006.
This paper studies the complex relationship between consumers and the mass media. Do we create the media, or does the media create us?
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The author studies the give and take relationship between the media and our society to determine which is the cause and which is the effect. The author continues by showing a connection between the main icons of Western culture and the effects of the media. The fast food industry is highlighted and the author shows the great effects it has had on our trends and ideals, with conformity a notable outcome. After studying the diverse effects of our fast food culture today, the author concludes that only a corrupt society can allow the mass media such power.
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"In the Classical Greco-Roman era, it was believed that Pygmalion, a sculptor, brought Galatea to life. However, today it seems to be a more common belief that Galatea creates Pygmalion. The question of whether members of our society create the media, or if the media influences members of the society to such a degree that it essentially creates the society, is a prominent one in the study of modern anthropology. Pop culture artifacts reveal a great deal about the modern society, including social trends, values, ideals, and more. The relationship between consumers and the mass media is a complex one that may not be simple enough to evaluate as a directional give-and-take diagram. There are many issues relating to social responsibility and the often clashing pursuits of individual wealth and greater good that come to play when discussing popular media, culture, and society."
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Chinese Media Industry, 2004.
A comparison of the Western media to the media industry in China.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper documents the shifts and changes that have shaped the media industry as to societal, political, organizational, or national influences in the formation, governance and processes within the media industry in China. Further, the paper focuses on elements, both in the historical sense and that of the present day, and attempts to determine what influences the political economy of the media industry. The paper examines the theories surrounding the political economy of communication and the culture industry in a theoretical framework. The paper explores the theories of political economy in media communications, while contrasting and comparing the Western media industry with that of the media industry in China.
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"China entered into the World Trade Organization and gave rise to speculations that the world's largest media market might be much more easily accessible to publishers in the international media industry. The market economy in China is making gains however the media industry including the print remains in the governments hands which results in a product that is "forced-fed to all levels of governments offices, at a cost ultimately assumed by the taxpayers" (China Daily 2003) . In fact estimates for the taxes in China's media market are stated to be "16 to 20 billion a year. " (China Daily, 2003) Government spending pays approximately "6 to 10 billion Yuan" of that amount. (China Daily 2003) The media industry in China is under total government control with a very few foreign investors as well as private investors involved on the retail side of business."
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Astral Media, 2005.
This paper discusses Astral Media, one of the major media companies in Canada.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, $ 115.95
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In this article the writer analyzes the Canadian media company Astral Media. The writer explains that this company is one of the leading media companies in Canada. The writer examines the Astral Media company that owns, among other media properties, television networks and radio stations.
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"Astral Media is one of the leading media companies in Canada, and the company reaches the public by means of a combination of highly targeted media properties in specialty, pay and pay-per-view television, radio, and outdoor advertising. Astral Media is currently the largest operator of English and French-language specialty, pay, and pay-per-view television services. The company owns nineteen network licenses, entirely or in a partnership. The company and its television networks also stand as the largest private sector supporter of Canadian feature films. Astral Media also owns 24 radio stations, including 16 French-language FM stations in Quebec.
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War Coverage, Media Obsession, 2004.
A comparison of traditional media coverage and new media coverage.
1,532 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper compares traditional media to new media in an attempt to determine which one is more influential and how they differ in their stories and presentation methods.
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"Media is always biased, less trained, unprepared, and hasty or simply looking for sensationalism and that is the reason why the news that we receive is either insignificant or highly distorted. Apart from the reporting of various events during the recent Iraq War, which I trust were never reported accurately, the media also tried to divert public?s attention from pressing issues to those of minor significance by obsessing over trivial events. That media cannot be fully trusted for accurate account of events became a big issue when the story of Private Jessica Lynch came forth. Newspapers, televisions, local channels, radio stations and even the Internet obsessed over Jessica Lynch and her rescue from Iraqi forces. Almost overnight, she became the most important person in the world- an icon that everyone wanted to know more about. Lynch was presented as an epitome of courage and bravery and it appeared as if the only real purpose of having US force in Iraq was to rescue Jessica Lynch. ?In the fourteen days after her rescue, Lynch drew 919 references in major papers, according to a Nexis search. In that same period, General Tommy Franks, who ran the war, got 639 references, Vice President Dick Cheney 549, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz 389. She stood with the giants.? (Christopher Hanson, 2003)"
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Media Policy in South Africa, 2007.
An analysis of media policy in South Africa and a comparison of media performance standards in Britain, Italy and Germany.
3,606 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper explains that one of the main roles of the press in any democracy is that of a public watchdog that is vigilant over government activities on behalf of the people that government serves. The paper focuses on South Africa as a point of reference and refers to the history of South African policy as well as certain European media policy counterparts, in order to gauge standards of media performance.
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Introduction
Media and Democracy
Media Policy in South Africa
External Media Policy
Policy Formulation Aspects
Internal Media Policy
Policy Formulation Aspects
The Gate keeping Function
European Media Policy
United Kingdom Media Policy
Italian Media Policy
German Media Policy
South African Media Policy History
Apartheid Era
After Apartheid
Comparison
Conclusion
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"One of the main roles that the press plays in any democracy is that of a public watchdog that is vigilant over government activities on behalf of the people that government serves (Krimsky, 2000). The media is a fundamental tool in the decision-making of the democratic government in any country. A democracy requires the people of the state to make choices and decisions on a daily basis. This therefore needs to be aided by a media and media environment that allows for objectivity through its content and the journalists and staff of the forms of media themselves. The media needs to inform, without judging (Krimsky, 2000)."
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Robert W McChesney's "The Problem of the Media", 2006.
This paper summarizes Robert W McChesney's book "The Problem of the Media" about politics and the media.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 1 source, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that Robert W. McChesney's book "The Problem of the Media," deals with inadequate journalism, hyper-commercialism and overwhelming media power in the United States. The author reports that the points out how the various issues in the media problem are inter-connected.
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"Robert W McChesney's book "The Problem of the Media" takes an in-depth look at how politics and government policies have shaped the media in the United States and debunks long-standing myths regarding the media. McChesney also addresses ..."
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Women and the Media, 2002.
Examines representations of women in popular media and how the media contributes to the creation of gender identity.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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In this essay, the advertising images of women are evaluated in order to understand how the media portrays women. This essay argues that the gender identity of women is inextricable from the proliferation of multi-media representations of women and that the contradictory messages of advertising produce a conflicted value system for American women.
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