Thesis Proposal

Primary Texts:

-The Price is Right
-MTV's The Duel

Outside Sources:

-"Critical Thinking: The Key to Emotional Intelligence" -Linda Elder
-"Why People watch Reality TV" -Steven Reiss & James Wiltz

Thesis:

Although Reality TV is often seen as the dregs of programming today, it has become a staple in our culture. Contrary to popular belief, reality TV- particularly game shows, have increased in cognitive complexity, as well as the benefits seen by the viewer when watching these programs in the past two decades.