Developmental Differences in Responses to a Television Character's Appearance and Behavior.

Hoffner, Cynthia; Cantor, Joanne

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Publication Date: 1985

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Developmental Differences in Responses to a Television Character's Appearance and Behavior.

Hoffner, Cynthia; Cantor, Joanne

Developmental Psychology, v21 n6 p1065-74 Nov 1985

Supports the prediction that the influence of a female protagonist's appearance on children's perceptions would decrease with age, whereas the influence of her behavior would increase. (NH)

Descriptors: Altruism, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Interpersonal Attraction, Stereotypes

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Language: English

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