According to ________ theory, watching violence in the media can encourage real-life violence, but only if other influences are present.

A. Gerbner
B. catalytic
C. media violence
D. desensitization


Answer: B

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One of the drawbacks mentioned in the textbook of using books as sources is ________

A) they are heavy to carry around B) the information is not usually as reliable as articles in journals C) because it takes a longer time to publish a book, the information in them may be dated D) the information is not as reliable as a website

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Explain the concept of noise and analyze how various types of noise could affect the communication process.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true about I-statements?

A. They allow us to shift the blame. B. They allow us to claim ownership of our thoughts and feelings. C. They shift responsibility for one's own thoughts or feelings to the listener. D. They ignore the problem.

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When a filmmaker asks "what lens are you using for this shot?" the answer is typically given by stating the __________________ length of the lens.  The ________________ length is a measurement that defines the type of a particular lens, such as 16mm, 25mm, 50mm, or 150mm, typically determined inside the body of the lens: it is the length from the rear nodal point of the lens (where light is being sent back by refraction) to the film plane when the lens is focused at infinity.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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