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1

The "Hypodermic Needle" model proposes that mass media have __________ effects.
A)Strong
B)Moderate
C)Limited
D)No
2

Which of the following is not a gratification sought and obtained from the media, according to Uses and Gratifications Theory?
A)Information
B)Social interaction
C)Satisfaction
D)Entertainment
3

A dependency relationship is one in which the satisfaction of needs or the attainment of goals by one party is contingent upon:
A)The resources of another party
B)The probability of achieving those goals
C)The strength of the needs
D)The historical and situational context
4

The concept of learning through observation and imitation was first proposed in the psychological literature of:
A)N.E. Miller and Dollard.
B)Albert Bandura.
C)Baran and Davis.
D)John B. Watson.
5

The key concept in social cognitive theory is the notion of:
A)cognitive learning.
B)observational learning.
C)social learning.
D)individual differences.
6

__________ suggest that when we see models being rewarded and punished, we come to expect the same outcomes if we perform the same behavior.
A)Identifications
B)Self-efficacy theories
C)Inhibitory effects
D)Outcome expectations
7

In the gratification process, there are three ways in which audience activity facilitates media contact and effects. They are:
A)selectivity, attention, and involvement
B)attention, motivation, and activity
C)involvement, selectivity, and reaction
D)preparation, execution, evaluation
8

According to __________, "Mass communication research seldom follows a programmatic approach, holding back the pace of theoretical development."
A)Ruggueri
B)DeFleur
C)Swanson
D)Rubin
9

__________ believes that "each of us is a theorist" and that a key for understanding theory is "to look not only for how one theory is different from another, but also look for how they are alike."
A)Sandra Ball-Rokeach
B)John B. Watson
C)Elihu Katz
D)B.F. Skinner
10

Early applications of __________ have looked primarily at audience-media dependencies.
A)uses and gratifications theory
B)MSD (media systems dependency theory)
C)social cognitive theory
D)expectancy violations theory







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