MCO 473 / MCO473 QUIZ 4
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Which statement is correct about the course benchmarks—the myth and stereotypes of Dr.
... [Show More] FUN's Mass Media Love Quiz© and the corresponding “antidotes” of Dr. Galician’s Prescriptions© (Rxs)?
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
What is the meaning of “realistic” in Realistic Romance®— as used in this course as a basis for analysis and criticism of media portrayals?
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
As discussed in the Myth/Rx #1 Session Presentation, the term OTP means "One True Pairing" and applies to characters like Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, because fans believe should have ended up together despite the author's choice NOT to pair them together.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The Rutgers University National Marriage Project study of 1,003 young adults ages 20-29 ("The State of Our Unions: The Social Health of Marriage in America 2001") found that an overwhelming majority (94%) of never-married singles have a romantic, unrealistic view of marriage, including staying single until they find a "perfect" mate, evidenced by their agreement with the statement: "When you marry you want your spouse to be your soulmate, first and foremost."
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Critics argue that TV is partly responsible for widely held irrational viewpoints of young men and women because:
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Regarding the movie "Serendipity" — discussed in the SLR textbook:
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
In CT/2, Dr. Sharon Mazzarella noted that of the 86 Match.com “success stories” she analyzed:
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
In reality, most experiences of “love at first sight” (Myth #2) are short-lived—but the sex, emotion, and excitement of "love at first sight" make it a popular model for mass media narrative, which perpetuates it. Myth #2 is also easier for the media to portray and simpler for audiences to follow than the more complex process of healthy love that usually evolves more slowly (per Rx#2).
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
As discussed in the Myth/Rx #2 Presentation--Mad Men's Don Draper lets "love at first" guide his relationship decisions and often winds up with the same type of woman. This frequently leads to negative consequences (yet he continues to appear glamourous, desirable, and masculine).
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
As you learned in the Follow-up of the Myth/Rx #2 Session: Because of its raunchiness, the 2011 film "Bridemaids" earned a 2012 Stupid Cupid Award for Myth #2.
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
As you learned in this Module's Session 2 Follow-Up, an interesting twist on Rx #2 is demonstrated in this recipient of the 2010 Realistic Romance® Award™ for Rx #2 by the leading couple who “consult their calendar and count carefully” by recognizing that their different values cause their too-frequent fights, so they part as friends and find more suitable mates (thereby also demonstrating Rx #1, for which it also got an Honorable Mention).
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
As you learned in the Myth/Rx #2 Session Presentation, Mad Men follows the typical media formula criticized by Katz and Liu that “lovers can’t be friends” (because “love-at-first-sight” is thrilling) and that “parents should oppose the lovers to make it exciting” (as in the “Romeo and Juliet” effect).
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
In one of the case studies in SLR/9 (Myth #3: Your true soul mate should know what you’re thinking or feeling without your having to tell.), a young woman in high school (who said she fantasized about having a "picture-perfect relationship like on TV") broke up with her boyfriend because he didn't read her mind and get her the right kind of flowers for the prom.
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
In Dr. Galician’s research, more Generation Xers than Baby Boomers believed in the "mind-reading" dysfunction (Myth #3), which was also tied to Generation Xers’ higher use of TV, movies, and magazines, which frequently feature couples who are "mind-readers."
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
As seen in the follow-up for Session 3, Rx #3 is demonstrated by these lyrics from Alison Kraus’ song “When You Say Nothing at All”:It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart without saying a word you can light up the dark.Try as I may I could never explain what I hear when you don't say a thing.The smile on your face lets me know that you need me; there's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me.The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all.All day long I can hear people talking out loud, but when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd.Old Mr. Webster could never define what's being said between your heart and mine.
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
In CT/3, Dr. Olaf Werder explained that the Taster’s Choice coffee “Couple” television advertising campaign used a media narrative form that resembed
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
As noted in a follow-up in this module, Natasha Bedingfield's "Soulmate" was the recipient of a past Valentine's Day Stupid Cupid Award for Myth #1.
• Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Per Session 3's presentation, which of the following is true about relationships in the HBO show True Blood? [Show Less]