UNIT5 MEDIA INFLUENCE Structure 5.0 Quiz

define media; identify various types of media in view of access and interest of adolescents; explain how media is addressing the issues of adolescents; describe the impact and influence of media on adolescents; recognize the need and ways for addressing negative influence of media

a critical time as children indulge with building identity, belonging, and attachment

Parents and teachers can guide adolescents in developing critical thinking skills, media literacy, and provide support in understanding media content.

<p>Media literacy helps individuals critically analyze media messages, identify biases, and understand the purpose behind the content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children can learn much about themselves and the world by interacting with others in social systems, actively participating in its organization, and establishing their unique perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass media can be defined as 'those means of communication that reach and influence large numbers of people via them.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media influences adolescents through content related to glamour, consumerism, early and irresponsible sex, drugs and alcohol, gender inequality, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media is playing a larger role than parents, teachers, and friends in the socialization process of adolescents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media literacy is important in helping adolescents critically analyze and understand the media content they are exposed to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electronic media uses electronics or electromechanical energy for content access, while print media is static and doesn't require electronics to be accessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers