A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication / Fred Sanborn

By:

Sanborn Fred

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: London : Routledge, 2023.Description: 554 p. : ILL ; 6.69 x 1.25 x 9.61 inchesISBN:

9780367713553

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DDC classification:

EIghth edition 302.23 SAN

Contents:

Mass Communication in Our Digital Society Research and Theory in Mass Communication The Psychology of Mass Communication Emotions and Media Media Portrayals of Groups Advertising News Politics Violence Sexuality through a Media Lens

Summary: A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication explores how mass media influences human cognition, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. Rooted in psychological theory, the book examines the mechanisms through which media content shapes perception and social understanding. The 8th edition expands on new research, particularly emphasizing the impact of social media, misinformation, and global perspectives on media consumption. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics like media effects, emotional responses, media portrayals of groups, advertising, news, politics, violence, and sexuality. Designed for students and researchers in media psychology and mass communication, the book bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications and includes updated references and online resources to support learning.

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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	General Books	CUTN Central Library Philosophy & psychology		Non-fiction		302.23 SAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			51957

Mass Communication in Our Digital Society
Research and Theory in Mass Communication
The Psychology of Mass Communication
Emotions and Media
Media Portrayals of Groups
Advertising

News
Politics
Violence
Sexuality through a Media Lens

A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication explores how mass media influences human cognition, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. Rooted in psychological theory, the book examines the mechanisms through which media content shapes perception and social understanding. The 8th edition expands on new research, particularly emphasizing the impact of social media, misinformation, and global perspectives on media consumption. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics like media effects, emotional responses, media portrayals of groups, advertising, news, politics, violence, and sexuality. Designed for students and researchers in media psychology and mass communication, the book bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications and includes updated references and online resources to support learning.

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