Reinforcement Theory

Reinforcement theory was proposed in 1960 by Joseph T. Klapper to challenge the dominant media effects theory. Reinforcement theory argued that media do not have a dominant effect on readers', viewers', or listeners’ attitudes, beliefs, and motives. The effect is limited ...

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