U3DB_PSYCH

THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE 3-4 PARAGRAPHS LONG

Assignment Details:

More than ever before, celebrities and sports figures have become part of our daily existence. Magazines, television, and social media outlets highlight and describe their every move, and society still wants more.

  • Provide an example of a celebrity or sports figure that is constantly in the media spotlight, and explain why you think the interest in this person is so great.  
  • Why (from a psychological perspective) do you think we respond to the showcasing and endless following of these individuals? Choose a specific concept from this unit to help explain your idea.  
  • Do you believe that certain personality types have more interest in entertainment media than others? Explain why.  
  • Ten years from now do you think we’ll still have this level of interest?  Why or why not?