Assignment - aggression and violence in the media

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Assignment: Aggression and Violence in the 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 a two (2) page paper in which you:

1. Briefly describe at least one (1) episode 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 two (2) possible reasons why the selected TV episode included aggression or violence. Provide a rationale for your response.

4. Describe at least two (2) ways that media violence can cause desensitization in people. Justify your response.

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.

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