Introduction to Mass Communication, Media Literacy and Culture by Stanley J. Baran

Chapter 11

Mass communication theory
Middle-range theory
Paradigm
   Paradigm shift
Mass society theory
   Hypodermic needle theory
   Magic bullet theory
   Grand theory
Limited effects theory
Two-step flow theory
   Opinion leaders
   Opinion followers
Attitude change theory
   Dissonance theory
      Selective processes
      Selective exposure
      Selective retention
      Selective perception
Reinforcement theory
Uses and gratifications approach
Agenda setting
Dependency theory
Social cognitive theory
   Modeling
   Imitation
   Identification
   Observational learning
   Inhibitory effects
   Disinhibitory effects
Cultural theory
Symbolic interaction
Product positioning
Social construction of reality
   Signs
   Symbols
   Typification schemes
Cultivation analysis
   Mainstreaming
Critical cultural theory
   Neo-Marxist theory
      Base
      Superstructure
   The Frankfort School
   British cultural theory
   News production research
      Personalized news
      Dramatized news
      Fragmented news
      Normalized news

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