ARTH 1000 Midterm Terms

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Affect

the conscious articulation of thoughts and feelings through verbal communication, emphasizing clarity and logic in expressing emotions, rather than relying on physical or non-verbal cues.
the expression of feeling or emotion through the body or another medium, which refers to the largely unconscious forces that influence our emotional responses, leading to physical manifestations of feelings such as gestures, posture, and tone.
the expression of feeling or emotion through the body or another medium. refers to the forces, largely unconscious, that move us toward emotion and feelings in relation to the body. (correct)
the systematic analysis of emotions using structured reasoning and critical thinking, focusing on understanding emotional triggers and responses, rather than the spontaneous or instinctual expression of feelings through the body.

Code

the explicit guidelines that dictate how individuals communicate their thoughts and feelings, emphasizing clarity and directness in interactions, they shape meaning in social contexts.
the implicit rules by which meanings get put into social practice and can therefore be read by their users. Codes involve a systematic organization of signs. (correct)
the implicit rules and codes that govern how meanings are constructed and understood within social practices, highlights the systematic organization of signs. Users can interpret and respond to in their interactions.
the informal customs and traditions that influence social behavior, focusing on the individual’s ability to create personal meanings without regard for shared symbols or interpretation.

Ideology

the shared set of values and beliefs that exist within a given society and through which individuals live out their relations to social institutions and structures. Refers to the way that certain concepts and values are made to seem like natural, inevitable aspects of everyday life. (correct)
the personal preferences and choices that individuals make independently of societal influences, focusing solely on individual desires and how they shape one’s personal relationships without regard for broader cultural norms or values.
the explicit rules and regulations established by governing bodies that dictate behavior in public spaces, emphasizing legal frameworks and institutional guidelines over the underlying cultural beliefs that inform societal interactions.
the transient trends and fashions that emerge within specific communities, reflecting the fleeting interests of individuals rather than the enduring values and beliefs that shape their collective identities and relationships with social institutions.

Image Icon

An image that transcends its individual components to refer to something external with significant symbolic meaning that resonates with many people. Image icons are portrayed as universal symbols that can represent broader meanings beyond their specific origins. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Myth

A sign that is expressed through connotation. Myth allows the connotative meaning of a particular thing or image to appear to be denotative, hence literal or natural. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Photographic truth

The concept, during the era of analog photography, that photographs tend to be more closely affiliated with truth, drawings or paintings, because the camera is present at the event recorded and acts a mechanical witness, eliminating some of the subjective bias of the human eye and hand. In the era of digital photography, this notion of the photograph as objective truth has become less prevalent because photos can be altered. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Practice

An important concept in cultural studies that refers to the activities of cultural consumers and producers through which they interact with cultural products and make meaning from them. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Propaganda

Uses emotions and imagery to sway people's beliefs. It incorporates political messages into mass media or art to sway people's political ideals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Prosumer

Describes the individual consumer who has access to the means of media production through personal electronics. By the early 2000s media production tools had become easier to use and were widely marketed to consumers as well as professionals. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Referent

Refers to the object itself, as opposed to its representation. Think of it as the real horse that can kick you, not just a picture of a horse. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Affect: A Fundamental Concept

Affect refers to the experience of feeling or emotion. It's a fundamental aspect of human experience, encompassing both positive and negative emotions.
Affect is often described as a basic, non-cognitive process that arises from our interactions with the world and reflects our immediate, subjective response.

Affect, Emotions, and Feelings

Affect is often used as an umbrella term encompassing emotions, feelings, and moods.
Emotions are complex, multifaceted experiences that involve psychological, physiological, and behavioral components. They are usually more intense than affect.
Feelings are subjective experiences of emotions and can vary significantly depending on individual interpretations.
Mood is a general, pervasive feeling that lasts for a longer period than affect or emotion.

Expressing Affect

Affect can be expressed through verbal communication, nonverbal behavior (facial expressions, body language), and physiological changes (heart rate, breathing, etc.).