The Media Effects Template (MET) for individuals is displayed in Figure 3.1. Notice that the template contains 24 boxes—each representing a different kind of media effect on individu- als. These 24 boxes are the result of crossing the six types of media effects with the four types of media influences. These 24 boxes indicate the fundamental building blocks of media- influenced effects. By building blocks, I mean the essential elements from which all media effects are composed. The template provides a useful device to help us think about the essential building blocks of effects on individuals and provides us with a common language from which to define those effects in a consistent manner and help clear up some of the definitional clutter.