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Media Psychology
Media Psychology
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Born to Communicate
From early man to present, people have invented ways to communicate and connect
Media + psychology = ?
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Psychology is the study of the how and why of human behavior, emotion, and thought Media includes all forms of mediated communications Media psychology continually evolves as technologies change
Psychological Perspectives
There are several different psychological perspectives that influence research topics and and career applications
Some important areas are: How we understand information in different media environments How we experience media technologies Social Influences in media content and social networks How media can support positive growth and change
Cognitive Psychology
Cognition = the process of thinking and understanding Cognitive Psychology
Perception, Language, Attention, Memory, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Judgment, Intelligence
Career opportunities:
Usability Developmental appropriateness of technology and content Information comprehension Data visualization Educational media
Social Influences
People are influenced by their interactions with other people, environments, and culture
Research areas: identity development, learning cultural influences persuasion media violence stereotypes Career opportunities: media content development and impact media literacy health applications
Career Opportunities: clinical/therapeutic applications of technology, marketing brand development persuasive communications group behavior/team building entertainment media gaming
Positive Psychology
Positive emotions Engagement Promoting strengthsbased traits
Career Opportunities: Prosocial messaging, media content, and game design learning technologies online curriculum development motivational tools usability design company communications
Developmental Psychology
How people grow, change and develop across their lifespan.
Research: identity stages, life transitions, relational skills, physical and psychological changes
Career Opportunities: game design educational media accessibility technology and usability media literacy
Integrating technology into educational curriculums, media literacy education programs, and student support learning and time management tools