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Definition for keywords in Ethics

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  • Created by: Simran
  • Created on: 21-04-13 10:51
The definition of imitation
When people are influenced by the media enough to be able to copy the type of behaviour
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The definition of catharis
When someone releases their own aggression when it violence is portrayed in the media
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The definition of desensitisation
When the audience is only shocked by the behaviour
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The definition of watershed
An agreement not to show explicit sex or violence before 9pm
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The definition of passive audience
A type of audience who are most likely to be influenced by the media e.g young people
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The definition of active audience
A type of audience who are most likely to only e.g read newspapers with political opinions you agree with
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Give an example of a positive media influence
The drink drive campgain
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Give an example of a negative media influence
Scream
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The definition of Glamourise
where certain negative behavior is seen as a good thing to do
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hat are the 3 examples of religious programmes
worship, magazine and religious documenteries
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The definition of religious issues
The meaning of life
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The definition of moral issues
An argument on whether an action is right or not
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The definition of promiscuity
Casual sex, adultery
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The definition of prostitution
Granting sexual favors for a reward
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When someone releases their own aggression when it violence is portrayed in the media

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The definition of desensitisation

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The definition of watershed

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The definition of passive audience

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