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    certain in group. Media not only influence a person’s purchase choices but also can sway their political opinions. What is seen on the news can influence people to hate a certain group because they are a threat to the safety of families or politically influence a vote for a candidate because so families will prosper. Media influences self-esteem by suggesting finding love or being able to fit in a person should have a certain body type and if that goal is not met a negative self-image or feeling of failure

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    documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, there are many examples of a strong social influence among the Japanese people. In Japanese culture, every individual pushes the other to strive for perfection in their field of work. Japanese elders are highly respected and looked upon for guidance or as roles models. These social influences are what cause the ancient Japanese culture to still flourish through the people of Japan today. Social influences motivate Jiro to strive for perfection and to be a master sushi chef

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    Play 3 and thus drove them to carry out a horrific crime on the toddler. Television violence has been a hot topic in recent years especially the effects it has on young people. As a result there are censorship guidelines notably in the aim not to influence the minds of the young. For example, in America certain sketches of the animated comedy The Simpsons are censored. It is not evenhanded to say

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    issues of Sex Roles. The research suggests that an increase in representing women in media can be worthy provided they bear in mind that the way women are depicted is positive in order to alleviate negative connotations. The research queries if media can affect the mindset of viewers in a negative or positive manner. 2. The study revealed comprehensively that in all forms of media girls and women are under represented. Research notes that although the role of women in society has changed dramatically

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    issues of Sex Roles. The research suggests that an increase in representing women in the media can be worthy provided they bear in mind that the way women are depicted is positive in order to alleviate negative connotations. The research queries if the media can affect the mindset of viewers in a negative or positive manner. 2. The study revealed comprehensively that in all forms of media girls and women are under represented. Research notes that although the role of women in society has changed dramatically

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    Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler Whether you’re a CEO, a parent, or just someone who wants to make a difference, you probably wish you had more influence in your life. The truth is we all want to be more influential. Hardly a day passes that we don’t try to exert influence on others to change their behavior. We also spend a lot of time trying to influence ourselves to make sacrifices in the short-term, in hopes of seeing payoffs down the road. We regularly try to convince ourselves to forego short-term

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    Environmental and Social Influences Studies have shown the impact a person’s environment can have on their upbringing, their attitude, their personality, and how they adapt or handle tough situations. No truer words are apparent with adolescents and how their environments can lead to substance abuse. For many adolescents, risk factors, such as family problems and community violence frequently lead to substance abuse (McWhirter et al., 2013). Society is very good at encouraging people just to do

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    violence incidences (Samantha 2013, p. 6). Exposing children to Violence contained in the contents of these platforms may or may not influence the behavior of the children. The writer postulates that exposing children to media violence has a negative influence to their behavior that develops a hostile and violent behavior in the children. Media violence Influences Children`s Behavior According to the book published by Arnett, 2010, “Adolescence and emerging adulthood: A cultural approach,” she

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    are the actual self and what they ought to look like with very little influence from the media. The control group will be given television shows to watch like, Baywatch and magazines like, Cosmopolitan and GQ to read this, will allow me to as they watch and read measure the discrepancies of their ideal self vs. their actual self. The discussions in this group will also include a hidden agenda bringing up talk of media influences with regards to the ought self and the ideal self." In closing the

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    The Media 's Ideal Body

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    body”. In particular, girls, 91% of teen girls are unhappy with their bodies (Article: 11 facts about body image, Do something campaign). The teenage years are a time when people are naturally self conscious. Teens can be more vulnerable to media influences about body image and how they “should” look. In as single day we can be subjected by up to 500 advertisements. These ads portrayed perfectly airbrushed models that are unrealistically thin and have zero “flaws”. There are also numerous ads assuming

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