The document discusses several theories of media effects, including the one-step flow theory, two-step flow theory, and magic bullet theory. The magic bullet theory proposes that media has a direct, powerful, and uniform effect on the public similar to being shot by a bullet without any ability to resist influence. This view is now considered outdated given that people can process information selectively and discuss issues with others.
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The document discusses several theories of media effects, including the one-step flow theory, two-step flow theory, and magic bullet theory. The magic bullet theory proposes that media has a direct, powerful, and uniform effect on the public similar to being shot by a bullet without any ability to resist influence. This view is now considered outdated given that people can process information selectively and discuss issues with others.
The document discusses several theories of media effects, including the one-step flow theory, two-step flow theory, and magic bullet theory. The magic bullet theory proposes that media has a direct, powerful, and uniform effect on the public similar to being shot by a bullet without any ability to resist influence. This view is now considered outdated given that people can process information selectively and discuss issues with others.
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The document discusses several theories of media effects, including the one-step flow theory, two-step flow theory, and magic bullet theory. The magic bullet theory proposes that media has a direct, powerful, and uniform effect on the public similar to being shot by a bullet without any ability to resist influence. This view is now considered outdated given that people can process information selectively and discuss issues with others.
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One step flow theory Two step flow theory Media affects individuals through opinion leaders Magic
bullet theory This theory has also been called the hypodermic needle model where media is seen as a profound, direct and uniform impact on the public. It is called by term bullet because it implies that media effects flow directly from media to individual like a bullet. The idea that messages delivered through the mass media persuade all people powerfully and directly (as if they were hit by a bullet or injected by a needle) without the people having any control over the way they react
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