How does media (movies, shows, music, social media) influence your emotions?
AIt has no effect on how you feel
BIt shapes what you see, what you believe, and how you feel about yourself and the world
COnly certain people are affected by media
DMedia only shows real life
Media is created by people with choices about what to show and how to show it. These choices influence how you feel and what you believe.
Question 2 True / False
You see a movie that makes you feel bad about your body or how you look. The movie is just entertainment and you shouldn't let it affect you.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
False. Movies, shows, and media *are* designed to affect your emotions. It's okay to notice that and think critically about what you're consuming.
Question 3 True / False
Everything you see in media (especially on social media) is real and true.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
False. Media is curated, edited, filtered, and often shows highlight reels or fiction. Critical consumption means asking 'Is this real? What's not shown?'
Question 4 Multiple Choice
When you're feeling bad about yourself after using social media, what's a helpful response?
AKeep using it until you feel better
BNotice what triggered the feeling and take a break or change what you consume
CAccept that you're just not good enough
DCompare yourself harder to fix it
Noticing how media affects you and making intentional choices about consumption protects your emotional well-being.
Question 5 Short Answer
Think of a movie, show, song, or social media account that affects your emotions. How does it affect you and is that helpful?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Examples: A show makes me feel inspired. Music helps me process sadness. Social media makes me anxious about my appearance. Certain accounts make me feel not good enough.
Good answers show awareness that media affects emotions and critical thinking about whether that effect is helpful.