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Long-term Influences of Horror and Scary Movies in Child Development
Presented by: Stacy Haitsuka Todd Hashimoto Jerry Ishibashi COM 436 – S’02
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What Makes Horror and Scary Movies so Attractive?
Extraordinarily terrifying Fantasy, illusion & make-believe Terror, fear, despair & dark suspense Amusement & entertainment
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How do movies influence our development from childhood to adulthood?
Cultivation Effect Children see the world as a horrible place Children confuse make- believe with reality Desensitization towards violence More = less Increase in aggressive behavior
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The Significance of FEAR
Causes anxiety, depression, & posttraumatic stress Ages 1 – 7 years Ages 8 – 13 year Problems sleeping Resulting behaviors
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Categories of Phobia-producing Stimuli
Animals Environmental Injury Situational Disturbing sounds Distorted faces
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The End* *sources will be included in our group paper
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