Question 1

Cyberpsychology&#10;A) Is a subject that involves the study of technology alone.&#10;B) Will probably replace media psychology.&#10;C) Is human interaction with digital technology.&#10;D) Is not meaningfully distinct from media psychology.&#10;E) B and D are true.&#10;F) C and D are true.

Accepted Answer

Cyberpsychology involves the study of human interaction with digital technology, which is distinct from media psychology that focuses on the effects of traditional media such as television and print. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Choice E is also incorrect as both B and D are false.

Question 2

Media Psychology&#10;A) Was already a distinct discipline 75 years ago.&#10;B) Is distinctive from Communication is its overt orientation to psychological theory.&#10;C) Fails to have its own journals and books.&#10;D) None of these is true.

Accepted Answer

Media psychology is distinct from Communication because it is explicitly focused on applying psychological theories and principles to media phenomena. While media psychology does not have as many specialized journals or publications compared to more established fields, it does have a growing literature base and dedicated resources for researchers and students. However, option A and C are incorrect as media psychology as a distinct field only emerged in the 1980s and there are several journals and publications dedicated to media psychology research.

Question 3

It is clear while reading this chapter that&#10;A) Media Psychology is easily distinguished from other disciplines.&#10;B) There is clear agreement among scholars as to the status of media psychology.&#10;C) Media psychology's future is to see it as constantly changing and adapting to new theories.&#10;D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

The chapter discusses how media psychology is not easily defined or distinguished from other disciplines, and there is not clear agreement among scholars about its status. However, there is a consensus that media psychology is a constantly evolving field that must adapt to new theories and advancements in technology.

Question 4

The issues that are of concern to media psychologists&#10;A) Are constantly changing.&#10;B) Have been the same since the beginning of television in the 1950s.&#10;C) Are the same as those of other disciplines.&#10;D) Have little relationship to other disciplines.

Accepted Answer

The issues that are of concern to media psychologists are constantly changing as new media technologies emerge and societal attitudes towards media evolve. Media psychologists need to stay current on these changes to effectively study and address the effects of media on individuals and society.

Question 5

A problem with current media psychology research is&#10;A) 65 per cent of the published studies used a single example to stand for such general phenomena as 'TV entertainment' or 'negative content'.&#10;B) 'Fake news' is ultimately a media construct, and to study it as if it were a robust scientific phenomenon is problematic.&#10;C) It has imbedded in its assumptions the third person effect, treating the audience as more influenced by media than the researchers themselves.&#10;D) These are all true.

Accepted Answer

All three options are true statements about the current state of media psychology research. Option A highlights the problem of using a single example to stand for a broader phenomenon, leading to potential oversimplification and generalization. Option B points out that "fake news" is a construct that emerged from media discourse and may not have clear scientific parameters, making it difficult for researchers to study systematically. Option C highlights the issue of third-person effect, where researchers assume that audiences are more influenced by media than they themselves are, leading to potential bias in research design and conclusions.

Deck 14: The Future of Media