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1) Complete the questions in the first activity box (beginning with 'Do you play violent games? Are you violent in real life?') Yes I play violent video games but it does not make me violent as I am able to control what I do Do you ever see a product advertised on TV or on the internet and decide you want to buy it? yes if I have an interest in the product type being advertised Have you ever seen a documentary which has drawn your attention to an issue which you now feel strongly about? no as if I watch a documentary i will already have a strong view on the topic and it may weaken or emphasise my original idea. 2) What are the four categories for different effects theories? Direct Effect Theories • Diffusion Theories • Indirect Effect Theories • The Pluralist Approach 3) What are the examples provided for the hypodermic needle theory - where media texts have been blamed for certain events? Some texts which have been blamed for specific events: • Child’s P...