Mass Communication Theories: Models, Perception, and Encoding

Classical vs. New Media

  • Classical: TV, newspapers, radio, magazines
  • New Media: Social media, internet
    • Distinctive technologies converge
    • Media scarcity transforms to media abundance
    • Content shifts from feared to tailored
    • Communication evolves from one-way to interactive

Theories and Science

Theory is the ultimate goal of science. Science seeks cause-and-effect relationships to predict and control uncertainties.

Four Goals of Mass Communication Theory

Media effects, media uses, learning, and shaping people’s

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Criminological Psychology: Key Concepts and Applications

Criminological Psychology: Key Concepts

Definition

Criminological psychology is a branch of psychology that studies the individual, social, biological, and familial factors that may lead a person to become delinquent. It includes the study of criminal violence.

Object of Study

The object of study is antisocial and criminal behavior, specifically criminal violence. This can be defined as the unlawful use of force with the intent to threaten, attempt, or inflict physical, psychological, or social harm

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Mastering the Return Interview Technique: A Comprehensive Approach

The Return Interview Technique in Psychological Practice

The Return Interview: Information and Technique

Working with return interviews implies the need to manage a different approach than classically used in the preparation of psychological diagnoses. It involves the constant use of latent and transference dynamics.

A successful return interview begins with the acquisition of thorough knowledge of the case, which provides a firm basis for effective implementation.

Upon completion of the initial interviews

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Understanding Drug Consumption: Theories and Psychological Factors

Theories of Drug Consumption

The Compulsive Desire for Drugs

The compulsive desire to consume drugs stems from the consumer’s experience with the drug. A personality profile is often associated with prior drug dependence, potentially acting as a catalyst once the individual comes into contact with the substance.

  • Szazs: Chemical aspects of biological changes, ceremonial aspects of these changes, and biological influences on the psyche.
  • Laplanche: Every drug user has pre-existing ideas about drugs and
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Substance Use & Substance-Induced Disorders: Key Facts

Substance Use & Substance-Induced Disorder Cheat Sheet

Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

Definition: Maladaptive patterns of substance use leading to significant impairment or distress.

Criteria (DSM-5):

  • Tolerance: Needing more of the substance to achieve the same effect.
  • Withdrawal: Physical or psychological symptoms when reducing or stopping substance use.
  • Loss of Control: Inability to control substance use.
  • Time Spent: A lot of time spent acquiring or using the substance.
  • Neglect of Activities: Giving
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Research Paradigms, Methods, and Hypothesis Formulation

Research Paradigms

Paradigm: Is the set of beliefs and attitudes that form a shared vision of the world within a group, leading to the adoption of a specific methodology.

Paradigms:

Positivist:

  • Tries to adopt the model of the physical sciences.
  • Assumes that reality exists independently outside the human mind.
  • The relationship between the object and the subject of research is devoid of values (scientific objectivity).
  • The methodology is experimental and interventionist.
  • The relationship between variables
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