Thursday, September 23, 2010

Desensitization Theory Video- VCSU

The desenitization theory contends that overtime media makes the audience less sensitized.




This theory posits that because people are exposed to so much violence in the media, violence no longer makes a strong emotional impact upon them. Most people would agree that by watching lots of violent movies, a viewer no longer gets upset while watching violent movies. However, the debate surrounding this concept is whether people will also be desensitized to real life violence. If a person leaves the movie theater after seeing a violent film, and then sees a real dead body on the street, will this person still experience desensitization?

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