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Peer reviewedSparks, Glenn G. – Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 1986
This explication of the role of cognitive processes in fright reactions to mass media stimuli focuses on past experiences as a possible--and important--component in the fear response. Research is reported on development of a measure of the nature of these past experiences. Implications for use are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Emotional Response, Fear
Peer reviewedCantor, Joanne; Hoffner, Cynthia – Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 1990
Describes a study that was designed to examine the emotional consequences of providing information about the likelihood of a frightening media event to children in kindergarten through third grade. Facial and physiological indicators of fear were measured, and implications for understanding media-induced fear and for selecting effective coping…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Analysis of Variance, Coping, Correlation
