The document discusses several theories of audience reception of media: 1) The hypodermic syringe model views audiences as passive recipients of ideas directly transmitted through media. 2) The two-step flow model argues audiences are not directly influenced but through opinion leaders. 3) Cultural effects theory claims media influence occurs gradually over time, viewing audiences as absorbing content. 4) The uses and gratifications model sees audiences as active interpreters who use media for various personal reasons like relaxation, rather than passive recipients of messages.