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The potential (negative) effects of media are always a public concern when a new medium of mass communication emerges. people ask how that new medium will impact our culture, political processes, values, and social behaviors. the main concern in the early days of film was the medium's depiction of _____________.

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The main concern in the early days of film was the medium's depiction of sex, violence, and lawlessness.
There is a correlation between themes of violence in media sources with real-world aggression and violence over time. Also media violence and lawlessness have huge negative impact on children: they become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, more fearful of the world around them...
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