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In a constantly changing media landscape, A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication is the goto text for any course that examines mass communication from a psychological perspective.Now in its seventh edition, the book continues its exploration of how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire and process knowledge about the world and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior. Updates include endofchapter suggestions for further reading, new research and examples for a more global perspective, as well as an added emphasis on the power of social media in affecting our perceptions of reality and ourselves.While including realworld examples, the book also integrates psychology and communication theory along with reviews of the most uptodate research. The text covers a diversity of media forms and issues, ranging from commonly discussed topics such as politics, sex, and violence, to lesserstudied topics, such as emotions and prosocial media.Readers will be challenged to become more sensitized and to think more deeply about their own media use as they explore research on behavior and media effects. Written in an engaging, readable style, the text is appropriate for graduate or undergraduate audiences.The accompanying companion website also includes resources for both instructors and students.For students: Chapter outlines and review questions Useful linksFor instructors: Guidelines for inclass discussions Sample syllabus SummariesPlease visit www.routledge.com/cw/sanborn
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication'? A: The book explores how media experiences affect knowledge acquisition, processing, and the influence on attitudes and behaviors, all from a psychological perspective.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students? A: Yes, the text is written in an engaging style that makes it appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate audiences.
- Q: What are some key updates in the seventh edition of this book? A: The seventh edition includes new research, examples for a global perspective, end-of-chapter suggestions for further reading, and an emphasis on social media's impact on perceptions.
- Q: Does the book include real-world examples? A: Yes, the book integrates real-world examples to illustrate concepts and challenges readers to think deeply about their media use.
- Q: What resources are available on the companion website? A: The companion website offers chapter outlines, review questions for students, and guidelines, sample syllabi, and summaries for instructors.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 484 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication'? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Richard Jackson Harris.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 18, 2018.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: It covers various media forms and issues including politics, sex, violence, emotions, and prosocial media, integrating psychology and communication theory.