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Questions
From the video, it seems like those involved in media research are much more likely to place weight in studies that show the harmful effect of marketing to children, while those in the advertising industry are quicker to dismiss these results. How much credibility do you give to each perspective, and why?
Why do you think the question of media's effects on children has been such a continually big concern among researchers? Is this a useful focus? Why or why not?