Critical Viewing of Media Messages

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What is self-esteem primarily about?

How many friends you have

Physical appearance

How much you feel you are worth (correct)

How popular you are

Why is self-esteem important?

To always be the most popular person

It doesn't really matter in life

To have the most friends

It can affect your mental health and behavior (correct)

What is body image mainly concerned with?

How others perceive your personality

How much you can lift or carry

The number of friends you have

How you view your physical self (correct)

What can happen when comparing oneself to media images according to the text?

Negative impact on self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

Why do some people struggle with self-esteem during puberty?

Because of body changes and peer acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is one key influence on self-esteem mentioned in the text?

"Media Images and Other Outside Influences" Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways we can protect our self-esteem and body image from the media's narrow definitions of beauty?

Become a critical viewer of the media messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of advertisements?

To convince you to buy or support a specific product or service Signup and view all the answers

Why do advertisers construct an emotional experience that looks like reality?

To convince you to buy their product Signup and view all the answers

What is an important thing to remember about media images and messages?

They are carefully crafted with a specific intent Signup and view all the answers

How do advertisers decide what to include in their advertisements?

They include what they think will affect you and compel you to buy their product Signup and view all the answers

What is an important thing to remember about how we experience media messages?

As individuals, we decide how to experience the media messages we encounter Signup and view all the answers

Critical Viewing of Media Messages

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Questions and Answers

What is self-esteem primarily about?

Why is self-esteem important?

What is body image mainly concerned with?

What can happen when comparing oneself to media images according to the text?

Why do some people struggle with self-esteem during puberty?

What is one key influence on self-esteem mentioned in the text?

What is one of the ways we can protect our self-esteem and body image from the media's narrow definitions of beauty?

What is the main purpose of advertisements?

Why do advertisers construct an emotional experience that looks like reality?

What is an important thing to remember about media images and messages?

How do advertisers decide what to include in their advertisements?

What is an important thing to remember about how we experience media messages?

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