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Comm Theory - Uses & Gratifications

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uniform-effects model   the view that exposure to a media message affects everyone in the audience in the same way; often referred to as the "magic-bullet" or "hypodermic needle" model of mass communication  
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straight-line effect of media   a specific effect on behavior that is predicted from media content alone, with little consideration of the differences in people who consume that content  
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typology   a classification scheme that attempts to sort a large number of specific instances into a more manageable set of categories  
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parasocial relationship   a sense of friendship or emotional attachment that develops between TV viewers & media personalities  
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