Impact of Media on Children's Attitudes
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Goldberg and Gorn's study (1974) demonstrated that television inserts within educational programs like "Sesame Street" were ineffective in influencing children's attitudes towards different racial groups.

False (B)

The inserts used by Goldberg and Gorn depicted diverse racial groups in fully integrated settings to promote inclusivity.

False (B)

According to Goldberg and Gorn, even brief exposure to television can lead to significant short-term changes in attitudes toward televised children of different racial and ethnic groups.

True (A)

Stein and Susman (1975) found that pro-social television had the greatest impact on children when combined with relevant play materials in a low classroom structure.

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Stein and Susman's research involved studying children aged 8-10 years old who were enrolled in advanced academic programs.

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A theoretical framework provides context for research findings, but does not hold or support theories.

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The 'Identify' step in conducting a literature review involves critically assessing the quality and relevance of selected literature.

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A literature review typically includes an Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion section.

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A literature review only summarizes existing research and does not document the need for a proposed study.

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Systematic reviews offer more rigor and structure in reviewing literature compared to standard literature reviews.

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A meta-analysis uses subjective interpretations of multiple studies to identify overall trends.

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A literature review primarily focuses on current research, with minimal emphasis on historical context.

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When searching for literature, limiting sources solely to popular media ensures credibility and academic rigor.

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A literature review primarily serves to obscure gaps in existing research by focusing on established findings.

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A review of related literature (RRL) includes summaries of opinions from the general public on a research topic.

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An effective RRL should omit materials that contradict the researcher's hypothesis to maintain a consistent argument.

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RRL should only focus on very recent publications to ensure research aligns with the cutting edge findings in the field.

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Relying exclusively on primary sources is recommended in literature reviews to obtain firsthand research insights.

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The conclusion of a literature review should present a novel, previously unmentioned theory on the topic.

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The introduction section of a literature review typically details specific statistical analyses used in previous research.

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Failing to consider studies from developing countries is acceptable if the research primarily focuses on a Western population.

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Flashcards

Literature Review

A summary of existing research, providing context and identifying gaps.

Theoretical Framework

A structure that holds or supports a research theory.

Steps in a Literature Review

Find, Select, Assess, Organize, and Write about relevant sources.

Literature Review Structure

Introduction, main body, and conclusion.

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Systematic Review

A rigorous review with specific criteria.

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Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique combining results from studies.

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Purpose of Background

Provides a historical background of the research subject.

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Where to search for literature?

Academic databases (like library databases).

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Goldberg and Gorn (1974) Study

A study by Goldberg and Gorn (1974) to see if television could change children's attitudes in a pro-social way using inserts into "Sesame Street".

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Racial Group Inserts

Inserts that presented other racial groups in a purely ethnic, non-integrated setting.

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Short-Term Attitude Change

Minimal TV exposure can produce clear short-term attitude changes towards televised children of different racial and ethnic groups.

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Stein and Susman (1975) Experiment

A laboratory experiment that used results from Goldberg and Gorn, and focused on pro-social television and environmental conditions on preschool children.

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Pro-social TV's Effect

Pro-social television combined with relevant play materials had the biggest positive effect when paired with a high classroom structure.

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What is RRL?

An account of published information by scholars and researchers on a specific topic.

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Purpose of a Literature Review

To identify gaps in existing research and provide context for your study.

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Importance of a Literature Review

Understanding current research, identifying gaps, and providing context for your study.

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Common RRL Errors

Secondary materials, overlooking diverse countries' sources, and focusing only on findings.

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RRL Structure

Introduction, main body, and conclusion.

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Introduction (RRL)

Explains the topic and sources used.

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Main Body (RRL)

Analyzes and synthesizes existing research.

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