Children’s Show Analysis

View the episode of Hey Arnold.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7udvlq

(Skip to 13:00-End)

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The video shows Arnold’s interactions with Eugene, who the characters describe as “a dork”. Your job is to use theory and research evidence we have read and discussed to identify the effects this TV show may have on a 9-year-old child.

As you view, take the perspective of a nine-year-old child and answer the following:

According to social learning theory, what would this viewer be likely to learn from watching this episode about being nice to “a dork” like Eugene? Explain why the theory would predict this/these effects would occur.
Choose and identify in your paper a second media effects theory that we discussed in class. According to this theory, what might the effects of the prosocial behavior depicted in the episode be on this viewer? Explain why this theory would predict this would occur. Contrast with your response to prompt #1.

Be specific in your explanations. Make sure your response addresses each prompt completely. Use concrete examples (and quotes, if appropriate) from the video to illustrate your answer.

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Be sure to write in paragraph form and include an introduction and a

conclusion.

Cite the articles and chapters appropriately, using APA format, and include a

reference list. (No cover page or abstract is required for this assignment.)

Approximately 4-5 pages, double spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins. Please paginate. Use APA citation format.

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