Cultivation Theory By George Gerbner. This ten-page undergraduate paper discusses the theory of cultivation presented by George Gerbner. According to this theory, those who are in a habit of watching television for prolonged duration suffer from a distorted perception of reality. He is of the view that exposure to repeated acts of violence give rise to aggression and fear in "heavy viewers". 12pgs. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Pages: 12 Bibliography: 15 source(s) listed Filename: 8173 Cultivation Theory Gerbner.doc Price: 107.40