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The Role of Media in International Conflict

July 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Culture & Change, Psychology

I am very interested in the impact of media on how we view the world, and particularly in messaging that is framed in fearful and tribal contexts by various sources from politicians, religious leaders, and proponents of social causes to media outlets vying for audience attention. Biologically speaking, maintaining a heightened sense of fear [...]

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Paths and careers in media psychology

July 29th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Education, Psychology

I recently received this email inquiry from a college student:
I am very interested in obtaining some sort of degree in psychology. I have been researching all the different areas and was just wondering if the pathway would be to just get a psychology degree? Or specialize in something for the media? And then what careers [...]

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