Know the theory (via the building blocks of the theory)
1. much of what you think you know about the world from your 1st hand experience
2. has actually been slowly contaminated by 2nd hand media
3. this is especially true for high viewers vs. lowe viewers. More we watch-more contaminated our world gets
4. whi
Supply me with at least four examples of how ideas about our world and its people have been impacted by cultivation (e.g. Canada, England, Doctors, Police, etc.)
What we think of canadians, africa, NYC, the amount of doctors and police we have, and islam/middle east.
What is the Mean-World Syndrome?
the consequences of watching so much violent media. Then you believe the world is a much better meaner and more violent than light viewers
What are 6 symptoms?
1. more fearful at night (TV loves night crime)
2. more cynical people
3. over estimate chance of victimization
4. less optimistic about future
5/ believe their neighborhoods are unsafe
6. likely to buy books
7. assume crime is increasing
8. we are growin
What are 8 every-day consequences of the Mean-World Syndrome?
1. grandparents won't go out at night
2. the women in my life are afraid to stay home alone
3. irrational fear of crime
4. purchasing guns to protect family
5. not being able to go to bank or airport without fear
6. childrens fear of strangers and abducti