Developing a Scale to Assess Cognitive Responses to Frightening Films.

Sparks, Glenn G.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Developing a Scale to Assess Cognitive Responses to Frightening Films.

Sparks, Glenn G.

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, v30 n1 p65-73 Win 1986

This explication of the role of cognitive processes in fright reactions to mass media stimuli focuses on past experiences as a possible--and important--component in the fear response. Research is reported on development of a measure of the nature of these past experiences. Implications for use are discussed. (MBR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Emotional Response, Fear, Films, Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Mass Media Effects, Measurement Techniques, Media Research, Research Methodology, Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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