Question

Elizabeth often plays an online video game that involves a tremendous amount of violence against women. Over time, she has become increasingly afraid of becoming of victim of violence herself. Elizabeth's fears reflect __________.

Select one:
a. an anxiety disorder
b. social learning
c. cultivation effects
d. stereotyping

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C

The cultivation theory said that television socializes, or cultivates audiences in a common world view with the implantation of common values, in the configuration of spaces described by homogeneous environments. The mainly concern of this theory is with the consequences derived from consumption in those where violent aspects predominate.