Question 1

Which one of these fits with what researcher George Gerbner called the &#34;mean-streets syndrome&#34;?&#10;A) Streets filled with potholes&#10;B) Streets filled with crime&#10;C) People who are afraid to leave their homes because of all the violence they've seen on TV&#10;D) People who are afraid to leave their homes because there's so much danger outside

Accepted Answer

The "mean-streets syndrome" is a term coined by George Gerbner to describe the perception that the world is a dangerous place based on exposure to violent media. People who are afraid to leave their homes because of all the violence they've seen on TV fit this description. Options A and D describe physical aspects of the streets, while option B describes a dangerous environment, but not specifically related to media exposure.

Question 2

Which one of these fits what author Tom Wolfe described as &#34;porno-violence&#34;?&#10;A) Rape&#10;B) First-person shooter video games&#10;C) Depictions of rough sex&#10;D) Women's wrestling

Accepted Answer

Tom Wolfe coined the term "porno-violence" to describe the sensationalized and gratuitous depiction of violence in media, which can be seen in first-person shooter video games.

Question 3

Gordon would support all of these roles for women to deal with violence in the media, except ...&#10;A) Encouraging more women to write and take more violent roles in the media&#10;B) Applying the feminist &#34;ethics of care&#34;&#10;C) Getting more women into media management positions with power to reject violent content&#10;D) Getting more mothers (as well as fathers) involved in restricting how much media violence their children watch, hear or read

Accepted Answer

Gordon argued that promoting more women to write and take more violent roles in the media would not necessarily solve the problem of violence in the media. Instead, she advocated for feminist ethics of care, getting more women into media management positions with power to reject violent content, and getting more parents involved in restricting their children's media consumption.

Question 4

Which one of these statements would Gordon agree with?&#10;A) Sex in the media is and should be regulated more than violence in the media.&#10;B) Violence in the media should be regulated more than sex in the media.&#10;C) Violent media are the primary cause of violent behavior.&#10;D) There's not enough of a link between violent behavior and violent media to demand regulation of the latter.

Accepted Answer

Gordon's belief is that violence in the media should be regulated more than sex in the media. He believes that exposure to violent media can contribute to aggressive behavior, especially in children and adolescents. However, he is not necessarily advocating for censorship or complete prohibition, but rather limited exposure or warning labels.

Question 5

Which one of these statements would Kittross and Gordon agree with?&#10;A) The media should oppose restrictions on violent content just like they oppose erosion of First Amendment freedoms.&#10;B) Sex in the media is more harmful than violence in the media.&#10;C) The media are capable of reducing harmful effects of violent content through self-regulation.&#10;D) The media have an ethical duty to try and minimize whatever harmful effects violent content might have.

Accepted Answer

Kittross and Gordon would agree that the media have an ethical duty to try and minimize whatever harmful effects violent content might have. They argue that while the media should not be censored, they should still take into consideration the potential harm that violent content could have on their audiences and take steps to mitigate those potential harms.

Question 6

One of the few things that Drs. Kittross and Gordon agree on in this chapter is that it might be best to deal with violence in the media using this principle:&#10;A) The veil of ignorance&#10;B) The categorical imperative&#10;C) The golden mean&#10;D) Utilitarianism

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the few things that Drs....

Question 7

If it is ever proved that media violence contributes to societal violence, which one of these would Kittross want to make the decisions about whether a particular violence scene should be aired or printed?

A) The FCC
B) Congress
C) Individual adults/parents in the audience
D) Interest groups

Accepted Answer

Kittross would likely advocate for individual adults/parents in the audience to make the decisions about whether a particular violence scene should be aired or printed. This empowers individuals to make informed choices and takes into account the varying values and beliefs of different families and communities. Additionally, it allows for greater diversity of perspectives and avoids censorship from government entities or interest groups.

Question 8

Which one of these statements would Dr. Kittross agree with?&#10;A) Some kinds of media content have some kinds of effect on all kinds of people&#10;B) Most kinds of media content have many kinds of effects on some kinds of people&#10;C) Some kinds of media content have some kinds of effect on some kinds of people&#10;D) Most kinds of media content have some kinds of effect on some kinds of people

Accepted Answer

Dr. Kittross emphasized individual differences in how people react to media content, suggesting that effects are not universal. Option C reflects this perspective by acknowledging that some types of media content may have some effect on some people. Options A and B are too broad in stating that media has an effect on all or most people, while option D is too vague in stating that most kinds of media content have some effect on some people without specifying which kinds of media or what kinds of effects.

Question 9

All of these questions are raised in this chapter, except ...&#10;A) Does pornography reflect sex in society?&#10;B) Does media violence contribute to societal violence?&#10;C) Does media violence reflect societal violence?&#10;D) Does pornography contribute to violence against women?

Accepted Answer

The question "Does pornography reflect sex in society?" is not directly related to the concerns about media's impact on societal issues like violence, which the other options address.

Question 10

In his commentary at the end of this chapter, John Merrill says the debate over violence in the media is a classic example of the clash between ...&#10;A) Cops and robbers&#10;B) Researchers and retrenchers&#10;C) Lawyers and liberals&#10;D) Freedom and responsibility

Accepted Answer

The debate over violence in the media revolves around the clash between freedom of expression and the responsibility of media to not contribute to harmful effects on society. This dichotomy is reflected in the choice D, which positions "freedom and responsibility" as opposing values in the debate. Choices A, B, and C do not capture the overarching tension between freedom and responsibility that characterizes the debate over violence in media.

Deck 14: Violence and Sexuality