Question

Juanita spent significant time watching television during childhood. As a result, she likes guys to act in very stereotypical ways when she is on a date. For example, she prefers that men open doors for her and pay for dinner. Given that media portrays dating in gender-stereotypical ways, what media influence is Juanita most likely exhibiting?

Answer 1

Juanita exhibits cultivation theory.

Explanation:

Cultivation theory explains the long-term effects of television. The primary concept proposed by the cultivation theory is as follows:

The more time the people spend on the television world makes them believe that the social reality aligns with reality portrayed on television.

The cultivation theory was proposed by George Gerbner in 1960. The theory explains that continuous exposure of violence on television makes the person believe the world is unsafe and dangerous.