Unit 4 examines theory and research on the effects of reality TV programs on viewers' behavior and perspectives on social life.

Select 1 reality TV show that you regularly watch. Using concepts from your intellipath lessons (Introduction to Media Influences, Reality TV as Cultivation, and Psychological Impacts), respond to the following:

• Describe the overarching basis of this show (i.e., its overall story or format).
• Share 1 attitude, thought, or behavior that you believe you "took away" from watching that show or one that you believe the show encourages and you have rejected from incorporating into your life.
• Analyze the reasons for accepting or rejecting that message from your favorite reality TV show.

If you do not watch a reality TV show regularly, then use another media product (such as a fictional show, movie, advertisement) to answer the prompt above.

In reading your classmates' posts, you might notice the following:

• You adopted similar attitudes, thoughts or behaviors. You could comment on the similar adoptions and the same or different explanations for this.
• You rejected similar attitudes, thoughts or behaviors. You could comment on the similar rejections and the same or different explanations for this.