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100

a criterion for evaluation theories; refers to the breadth of communication behaviors covered in the theory

Scope

100

in regards to this uses and grats what does utility mean? what does intentionality mean?

What is utility: using the media to accomplish specific tasks. intentionality: when people's prior motives determine their consumption of media use 

100

_____ viewers are going impacted much more then _____ viewers in cultivation theory?

heavy and light

100

what is the order of influence of agendas?

What is media agenda --> public agenda --> policy agenda 

100

There is a one story house where everything is blue.

Blue walls, blue doors, blue ceiling, blue floors, blue curtains, blue chairs, and blue tables.


What color are the stairs?


NO STAIRS IN A ONE STORY HOUSE DUMMY

200

a criterion for evaluating theories; refers to the amount of research and new thinking stimulated by the theory

Heurism

200

Adopting another's subcultural slang is an example of _____ from CAT?

Convergence

200

Ollie Tabooger overestimates the likelihood of being involved in a violent crime, he predicted a likelihood 1000 times greater than reality. He also has greater fear of walking alone at night and he assumes more people are involved in law enforcement. Mr. Tabooger is a ______ viewer of TV and watches ____hours a day.

Heavy and 4+

200

On the first day of section a chipper young lad comes up to me and says "here you go sir (hands me an apple), boy I can't wait to learn from you. I have heard such great things. Only glowing reviews about how well you run section. I will sit in the front row and make sure to jot down every drop of verbal gold that comes out of your wise mouth." Now although nothing but compliments were given to me, and it seem like he is being accommodative of me as an authority figure, what is really happening?

Homebody is overaccommodating

200

if you have three, you have three. 

if you have two, you have two.

if you have one, you have none.

Choices

300

a criterion for evaluating theories; refers to our ability to test the accuracy of a theory's claims

testability

300

True or False? in CAT divergence is when an individual adapts speech patterns that are similar to the other speaker.

What is FALSE; that's CONVERGENCE buddy

300

Which theory states that culture is like an intricate and unique spiderweb?

Organizational Culture Theory

300

According to OCT, Storke tower is a ____ symbol.

physical

300

What is the 5th most watched Youtube video of all time? 

1)Despacito – Luis Fonsi ft. ... 

2)See You Again – Wiz Khalifa ft. ... 

3)Shape of You – Ed Sheeran (3,527,448,532 views)

4)Gangnam Style – Psy (3,154,084,428 views)

Masha and the Bear: Recipe for Disaster (3,075,148,340 views)

400

a criterion for evaluating theories; refers to the theory's usefulness or practical value

Utility

400

Robert told his buddy Marvin about his youtube channel where he goes by the name of Robby Bones and he vapes and tests different brands of band aids. He emphasizes how cool it is to vape while putting on band aids. He asks Marvin to not tell anyone because he does not want to risk his reputation to his TA and possibly not get into the COMM major. Marvin finds this amusing and tells local vape legend Vince "Vincsane" Mahoney about Roberts channel.  According to CPM what is likely to happen?

That boundry will be turbulanced.

400

What is this?: "Most people are just looking out for themselves In dealing with others, you can’t be too careful. Do unto others before they do unto you."

mean world syndrome yo

400

Which of the following is a way to prevent Groupthink?

Appoint a devil's advocate

400

Can you name three consecutive days without saying SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, or FRIDAY?

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow
500

When is the date and time of the final? Also because that's super easy finish this song lyric "1 2 3 and to the 4..."

Friday at noon


Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the door
Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
(‘Cause you know we're 'bout to rip sh*t up)

500

what are the three main assumptions of the Cultivation theory?

What is 1)Tv is essentially and fundamentally different from other forms of mass media 2)Tv shapes our society’s way of thinking and relating 3)The influence of tv is limited

500

Mario, luigi and all the people of the mushroom kingdom are planning a surprise part for their pal Donkey Kong's bday. They love DK and want to honor him in the highest regard as a good guy. While party planning, mario gets a text, snap, dm and mention from Wario. Wario says that "I'm not trying to be salty (even though I didn't get no party) BUT you should know that DK has been hanging out with bowser a lot this week. ALL BAD." Mario gets this information and deletes it instead of sharing it to the group. As he shields the group form this information he is being what?



a mindguard.

500

LUCKY

LUCKY

500

I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains but no trees. I have water but no fish. WHAT THE HELL AM I?

You a map