Some communication experts argue that fictional media presentations provide images that influence attitudes and behavior about such policies as crime,violence,and welfare.This phenomenon is referred to as a(n)__________ effect.
A) anomie
B) cultivation
C) restrictive
D) Hawthorne

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The cultivation effect refers to the idea that prolonged exposure to media images can gradually shape an individual's perceptions of social reality, leading them to adopt attitudes and beliefs that reflect the values and assumptions portrayed in the media. This can lead to changes in behavior and policy preferences, particularly in areas such as crime, violence, and welfare. The other options (anomie, restrictive, and Hawthorne) do not relate to this phenomenon.

Some Communication Experts Argue That Fictional Media Presentations Provide Images