What is psychology the study of?
How and why humans behave, feel, and think.
What does media include?
All forms of mediated communication.
What does media psychology study using psychological theories?
How mass media affect individuals, groups, and cultures.
What communication media does media psychology include in its scope?
Any communication medium, not only mass entertainment media.
Psychology Target
Study of behavior, feelings, and thoughts.
Media Target
All forms of mediated communication.
Media Psychology Aim
Study media effects on individuals and groups.
Cognitive Psychology Areas
Perception, language, attention, memory.
Social Influences
Influence from interactions, environment, culture.
Humanistic Focus
People-centered, holistic view of psychology.
Positive Psychology Focus
Positive emotions and strengths development.
Answer 10 questions on Introduction to Media Psychology.
1. What does psychology seek to explain about human beings?
2. Which example best represents mediated communication?
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