Cultivation theory is basically pointing out the influence of television which cultivates the perception of viewers on reality. According to Gerbner, Television is a medium of the socialization of most people into standardized roles and behaviors.
I used to have a habit when I was younger, wherein, I strictly watch for my favorite shows right after getting home from school. No one could please me to get out in front of it unless the show is done. There were several TV shows that I adore and somehow believe in, such as Discovery Channel, Ripley's Believe it or Not and Jessica Soho Reports. I made them my favorites because it fills up the mind of people with things that exist and have not seen yet with their bare eyes. A guy who can pull a truck using his full force, monk who can float himself out of meditation and many scenes from television that made me realize and believe in, less than a hundred percent. I could say that television had been an influential device that helped me compose myself. It is not necessary to portray what the people exactly do on tv but to reflect; as well as to imply in life. In my opinion, they only serve as models because everything is still up to me. I decide what to believe in, who to look up, when to move, where to go and how to deal with the happenings around. Indeed, person controls the cultivation he or she wants to experience.
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