Audience theory two
Theory questions and your opinion 1) Social learning theory has been criticised for simplifying the causes of violence in society. Do you think the media is responsible for anti-social behaviour and violence? I think media isn't fully responsible for anti-social behaviour because Bandura found that people don't always copy behaviour presented to them so media is unlikely to be the only reason for anti-social behaviour. 2) How is social learning theory relevant in the digital age? Are young people now learning behaviour from social media and the internet? Give examples. Yes some people are learning behaviour from social media such as following trends or just learning information from influencers . 3) Research three examples of moral panic from the last 50 years. To what extent was the media responsible for these moral panics? Was the concern in society justified? How have things changed as a result of these moral panics? The killer clowns, satanic panic and...