ETEC 171 ch 14 || QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS!!
The general term that encompasses all media outlets that produce and deliver content
intended to entertain, inform, or persuade audiences is _________. correct answers mass
media
Unlike mass media, social media _____. correct answers are interactive and allow individuals
to share information and produce knowledge
The effect of social media has been liberating and empowering for traditionally powerless
groups such as _____. correct answers consumers
According to a research conducted in 2016, social media users following conspiracy theories
or questionable scientific claims tend to _____. correct answers interact only with like
minded friends
The mass media are defined by the size of _____. correct answers the audience that they
reach
Jacob, a young social media user, writes a number of blogs regarding various social issues.
On the premise of mass shooting in schools, he writes a blog about a strict gun-control policy.
One of his colleagues vehemently disagrees with his opinion, while his friend supports his
views. Eventually, the comment section devolves into a debate forum. This scenario best
exemplifies the phenomenon of _____ in social media. correct answers false alternatives
A defining characteristic of mass media communication in much of the twentieth century was
_____. correct answers the lack of opportunity among the masses to voice their immediate
responses
How can a social media user avoid the echo chamber effect? correct answers By resisting
joining only those groups that reflect or validate one's opinions, identity, or feelings
Research conducted at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015 showed that
social media use among young adults was _____. correct answers significantly associated
with increased depression
significantly associated with increased depression correct answers Information that might
disprove or challenge existing beliefs is dismissed as unreliable.
The tendency to assume that an impressive number of retweets or followers proves that
opinion or information on social media is accurate or reliable is known as _____. correct
answers the bandwagon fallacy
Any organization or person, usually a branch of the mass media, that regularly delivers news
through newspapers, television, radio, magazines, or the Internet is called the _____. correct
answers news media
, David, a 17-year-old boy, believes in the existence of extraterrestrial organisms among
humans. He searches social media for answers to his questions and finds some blogs that
validate his opinions. He disregards every other information that opposes his beliefs. In the
context of the effects of social media, David most likely exhibits _____ in this scenario.
correct answers confirmation bias
Unlike soft news, hard news _____. correct answers generally refers to reports of events
The broadcast media often snip very small segments of a speaker's comments from a longer,
more complex, discourse. This is known as a _____.
documentary
disclaimer
sound bite
weasel word correct answers sound bite
Identify the primary objective of participatory journalism. correct answers To help bring
attention to stories that have gone unnoticed
Which of the following is true of the phenomenon called false alternatives? correct answers
Information that might disprove or challenge existing beliefs is dismissed as unreliable.
Isabella, a young lady, reads about the death of a celebrity in news media. In the context of
spotting fake news, what should she do in this scenario? correct answers She should examine
the evidence provided in the story.
Which of the following is true of the mainstream media? correct answers They target large
and diverse audiences.
The best way to determine exactly what happened in any reported event is to _____. correct
answers compare reports from a variety of sources
Many nonprofessional but dedicated writers routinely post information, photos, and opinions
to blogs and online newsletters and in online commentaries on the web pages of large media
outlets. This practice is known as _____. correct answers participatory journalism
The term that often denotes the class of smaller, independent media outlets that explore topics
significant to readers whose interests, politics, and identities may differ from those of the
majority is _____. correct answers alternative media
An example of an enduring issue that is rarely investigated and reported by news
organizations is _____. correct answers pollution
Why does the media show a preference for business interests? correct answers Many news
organizations are supported by advertising revenue.
A journalist's ability to describe an event or a situation without being overly influenced by
personal attitudes, values, emotions, beliefs, and so forth is referred to as _____. correct
answers objectivity
SOLUTIONS!!
The general term that encompasses all media outlets that produce and deliver content
intended to entertain, inform, or persuade audiences is _________. correct answers mass
media
Unlike mass media, social media _____. correct answers are interactive and allow individuals
to share information and produce knowledge
The effect of social media has been liberating and empowering for traditionally powerless
groups such as _____. correct answers consumers
According to a research conducted in 2016, social media users following conspiracy theories
or questionable scientific claims tend to _____. correct answers interact only with like
minded friends
The mass media are defined by the size of _____. correct answers the audience that they
reach
Jacob, a young social media user, writes a number of blogs regarding various social issues.
On the premise of mass shooting in schools, he writes a blog about a strict gun-control policy.
One of his colleagues vehemently disagrees with his opinion, while his friend supports his
views. Eventually, the comment section devolves into a debate forum. This scenario best
exemplifies the phenomenon of _____ in social media. correct answers false alternatives
A defining characteristic of mass media communication in much of the twentieth century was
_____. correct answers the lack of opportunity among the masses to voice their immediate
responses
How can a social media user avoid the echo chamber effect? correct answers By resisting
joining only those groups that reflect or validate one's opinions, identity, or feelings
Research conducted at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015 showed that
social media use among young adults was _____. correct answers significantly associated
with increased depression
significantly associated with increased depression correct answers Information that might
disprove or challenge existing beliefs is dismissed as unreliable.
The tendency to assume that an impressive number of retweets or followers proves that
opinion or information on social media is accurate or reliable is known as _____. correct
answers the bandwagon fallacy
Any organization or person, usually a branch of the mass media, that regularly delivers news
through newspapers, television, radio, magazines, or the Internet is called the _____. correct
answers news media
, David, a 17-year-old boy, believes in the existence of extraterrestrial organisms among
humans. He searches social media for answers to his questions and finds some blogs that
validate his opinions. He disregards every other information that opposes his beliefs. In the
context of the effects of social media, David most likely exhibits _____ in this scenario.
correct answers confirmation bias
Unlike soft news, hard news _____. correct answers generally refers to reports of events
The broadcast media often snip very small segments of a speaker's comments from a longer,
more complex, discourse. This is known as a _____.
documentary
disclaimer
sound bite
weasel word correct answers sound bite
Identify the primary objective of participatory journalism. correct answers To help bring
attention to stories that have gone unnoticed
Which of the following is true of the phenomenon called false alternatives? correct answers
Information that might disprove or challenge existing beliefs is dismissed as unreliable.
Isabella, a young lady, reads about the death of a celebrity in news media. In the context of
spotting fake news, what should she do in this scenario? correct answers She should examine
the evidence provided in the story.
Which of the following is true of the mainstream media? correct answers They target large
and diverse audiences.
The best way to determine exactly what happened in any reported event is to _____. correct
answers compare reports from a variety of sources
Many nonprofessional but dedicated writers routinely post information, photos, and opinions
to blogs and online newsletters and in online commentaries on the web pages of large media
outlets. This practice is known as _____. correct answers participatory journalism
The term that often denotes the class of smaller, independent media outlets that explore topics
significant to readers whose interests, politics, and identities may differ from those of the
majority is _____. correct answers alternative media
An example of an enduring issue that is rarely investigated and reported by news
organizations is _____. correct answers pollution
Why does the media show a preference for business interests? correct answers Many news
organizations are supported by advertising revenue.
A journalist's ability to describe an event or a situation without being overly influenced by
personal attitudes, values, emotions, beliefs, and so forth is referred to as _____. correct
answers objectivity
