Exam 11: Pleasure and Enjoyment Seeking

Sam prefers to watch television shows that encourage her to see the world in a new, thought-provoking way. Which type of motivation best describes Sam's movie choices?

Jane's favorite movie genre are spy movies, and she always feels happy when the villain is put in jail at the end. Which concept/theory best describes the above situation?

refers to when violence is seen as justifiable by viewers

Which is a correct sequence in Zillmann's model of empathy (discussed in the context of suspense) ? The observation of the character is followed by …

is a state of happiness where viewers find fulfillment through watching mediated messages that allow the viewers to appreciate deeper meaning.

Ray really liked the main character of a TV show. In the last episode, the main character had a happy ending and the character's success made Ray feel happy as well. Which theory best describes the above situation?

Mood management theory makes predictions about media users'___________

A TV show with multiple story lines and settings, along with numerous characters, will likely be high in which mood-impacting characteristic?

According to affective disposition theory, _____________ is key to media enjoyment.

Which of the following is a feature of a character that is known to impact whether viewers like or dislike the character?

According to what theory is enjoyment of tragedies a paradox because it means viewers enjoy seeing misfortunes happening to people who seem to deserve better?

Which of the following is a potential reason someone may choose to view a negatively valenced message?

Affective dispositions are _____________ feelings.

Affective disposition theory asserts that affective dispositions determine _____________.

Excitatory potential refers to a media messages' ability to both increase and decrease viewers' physiological arousal.

Eudaimonia is happiness that comes from: