Question

We know that heavy television viewers are more likely to have beliefs that reflect the worldview portrayed by television, which is not equivalent to reality. In fact, on television, 77% of major characters that commit crimes perpetrate acts of violence, compared to roughly 10% of actually reported crimes. This is supported by ______ theory.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is cultivation theory.

Explanation:

Cultivation theory explains that the amount of time people spend watching television may affect their perspective about the world, even though what they see might not reflect reality.

This theory also comprises other mass media such as newspapers and films.