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Effects of Disturbing News on Recall of Subsequently Presented News.

Authors :
Mundorf, Norbert
Source :
Communication Research. Oct 1990 17(5):601-615.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Explores the effects of emotionally disturbing news stories upon recall of other newscast details. Explains that undergraduate communication students viewed an eight-item news telecast which included an item whose arousing properties were demonstrated in a pretest. Reports adverse effects upon recall of innocuous information presented after disturbing material. (SG)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0093-6502
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Communication Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ416301
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research