Media Audiences: Understanding How Audiences Interact with Media

Question 1

Which is the primary limitation of using surveys to study media audiences?

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Survey results are often not representative of the population.

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Surveys can only collect quantitative data.

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Surveys are always biased, regardless of research design.

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Surveys are prohibitively expensive to conduct.

Question 2

Which theory does NOT primarily focus on media audiences?

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Diffusion of innovations theory

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Uses and gratifications theory

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Cultivation theory

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Agenda-setting theory

Question 3

Which of the following methods is a non-traditional approach to studying media audiences?

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Web analytics

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Audience diaries

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Focus groups

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Surveys

Question 4

Which method is unsuitable for researching media audience behaviour?

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Participant observation in a non-media context

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Interviews

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a method used to study media audiences?

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Textual analysis

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Quantitative research

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Qualitative research

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Participant observation

Question 6

In media audience research, which of these is a qualitative research method?

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Focus groups

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Surveys

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Content analysis

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Experimental research

Question 7

Which concept is unrelated to analyzing media audience behavior?

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Media content analysis

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Audience segmentation

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Audience measurement

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Media effects

Question 8

Which of the following methods is specifically used to analyze media content, but NOT to study media audiences?

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Content analysis

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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In-depth interviews

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common factor that influences audience behavior?

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The weather

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Age

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Gender

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Socioeconomic status

Question 10

Which of these methods is considered unconventional in media audience research?

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Participatory action research

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Data mining

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Online surveys

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Audience ethnography

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences audience behavior?

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The weather

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Age

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Gender

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Social class

Question 12

Which of the following is a key principle of the uses and gratifications approach to media audience research?

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Audiences' social and cultural backgrounds shape their media consumption habits.

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Audiences are passive recipients of media messages.

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The focus is solely on the effects of media on audiences.

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Media consumption decisions are always rational and logical.

Question 13

In media audience research, which of the following is NOT a widely accepted theoretical approach?

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Cognitive Dissonance Theory

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Uses and Gratifications Theory

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Cultivation Theory

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Reception Analysis

Question 14

Which of the following methods is commonly used to study media audiences?

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Participant observation

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Astrology

Question 15

Which research method is NOT commonly employed to directly examine media audiences and their behaviors?

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Log analysis

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Observation

Question 16

What sets audience ethnography apart from other media research methods?

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Observing audiences in their natural settings

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Collecting data through surveys

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Analyzing large datasets

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Manipulating audience behavior through experiments

Question 17

Which is the primary advantage of using quantitative research methods in media audience studies?

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Enables researchers to gather extensive data for population generalizations

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Provides detailed insights into individual motivations and experiences

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Helps researchers understand the socio-cultural context of audience behavior

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Offers nuanced understanding of audience behavior through in-depth analysis

Question 18

Which research method in media audience studies entails directly observing individuals or groups as they engage with media content?

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Participatory observation

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Focus groups

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Surveys

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Content analysis

Question 19

What is a defining characteristic of audience ethnography as a research method?

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Observing media audiences in their natural settings over time

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Using large sample sizes and statistical analysis

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Relying primarily on quantitative data

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Employing experimental methods to test hypotheses

Question 20

In audience research, what does the term 'cultural capital' refer to?

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The cultural knowledge and skills an individual possesses

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The process by which a new technology or idea is adopted by a population

Question 21

Which method is NOT used to measure media audiences?

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Heuristic evaluation

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Quantitative measurement

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Qualitative measurement

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Digital analytics

Question 22

What is a key benefit of using qualitative research methods to study media audiences?

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Enables in-depth and detailed data collection

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Provides numerical data for statistical analysis

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Allows for generalizations to a wider population

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Ensures objective and unbiased data

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a category of needs or desires that individuals seek to fulfill through media content, according to the Uses and Gratifications theory?

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Physiological needs

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Informational needs

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Social needs

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Entertainment needs

Question 24

Observational research in media studies involves:

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Watching and recording how people interact with media in their natural environment.

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Gathering a small group for a discussion about their media preferences.

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Asking people questions about their media habits.

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Manipulating factors to see how they influence media consumption.

Question 25

Which audience research method is most commonly used to determine the size and demographic composition of a media audience?

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Surveys

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Focus groups

Question 26

What is the most accurate definition of media audience segmentation?

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Dividing an audience into groups based on shared traits and interests.

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Measuring the size and composition of an audience.

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Examining the impact of media content on individuals.

Question 27

Which theory proposes that audiences actively engage with media by assuming different roles and identities?

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Role-playing theory

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Social identity theory

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Uses and gratifications theory

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Cultivation theory

Question 28

In audience ethnography, what is the researcher's main task?

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Observe and join in with the daily media use of a particular group of people.

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Interview and survey a representative sample of the audience to collect numerical data on their media use.

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Examine media content to guess who the intended audience is and how they might react.

Question 29

Which media audience research theory suggests that people actively engage with media content to meet their own personal needs and desires?

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Uses and Gratifications theory

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Reception analysis

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Cultivation theory

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Agenda-setting theory

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an established impact of media on audiences?

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False memories

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Agenda-setting

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Mood alteration

Question 31

Which media effects theory suggests that audiences are easily influenced by media messages and cannot think critically about them?

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Hypodermic needle theory

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Uses and Gratifications theory

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Cultivation theory

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Social cognitive theory

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a category of needs or desires that individuals seek to fulfill through media consumption, according to the Uses and Gratifications theory?

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Physiological needs (e.g., hunger, thirst)

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Cognitive needs (e.g., learning, information gathering)

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Affective needs (e.g., entertainment, emotional release)

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Social needs (e.g., social interaction, sense of belonging)

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a valid scientific method for measuring media audiences?

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Horoscopes

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Behavioral observation

Question 34

Which factors are commonly used to categorize media audiences?

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Demographics, psychographics, and behavior

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Age, gender, and occupation

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Media consumption preferences, political views, and social class

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing audience behavior?

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The weather

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Age

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Gender

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Social class

Question 36

Which factor does **not** directly impact audience behavior towards media content?

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Media content availability

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Demographics (age, gender, social class)

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Psychographics (personality, values, interests)

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Media consumption environment (time of day, platform, presence of others)

Question 37

Which of the following does NOT directly influence audience behavior?

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Media literacy

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Demographics

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Psychographics

Question 38

What are crucial considerations for the future of media audience research?

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Harnessing technological advancements for efficient and effective data analysis.

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Balancing traditional and innovative research methods for a comprehensive understanding of audiences.

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Addressing ethical and privacy concerns related to data collection and analysis.

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Recognizing the diminishing importance of audience research in the digital era.

Question 39

In media audience research, which of the following actions is unethical?

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Lying to participants about the study's purpose

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Getting informed consent from participants

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Keeping participants' data confidential

Question 40

Discuss the ethical implications of using social media data in media audience research.

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Researchers must obtain informed consent from social media users before using their data for research.

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Social media data should always be used in audience research as it provides valuable insights.

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Social media data is inherently biased and should not be used for audience research.

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Researchers have no ethical obligation to consider the privacy or consent of social media users when using their data for research.

Question 41

How has technology revolutionized media audience research in terms of data collection, analysis, and utilization?

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Technology has transformed data collection, analysis, and the application of research findings in understanding media audiences.

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Technology has had no significant impact on audience research.

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Technology has made data collection easier but has not changed how data is analyzed.

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Technology has led to new research methods but has not improved data accuracy or reliability.

Question 42

How does media concentration impact the diversity of media audiences and the representation of different groups within those audiences?

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Media concentration can lead to a decrease in audience diversity and a lack of representation for marginalized groups.

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Media concentration promotes audience diversity by allowing for a wider range of viewpoints to be expressed.

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Media concentration has no significant impact on audience diversity or representation.

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Media concentration increases audience diversity by allowing for more niche content to be produced.

Question 43

How does media literacy empower audiences to critically engage with media content and make informed choices?

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Equipping audiences with skills to decipher and comprehend media messages.

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Expanding audiences' exposure to diverse media content.

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Shielding audiences from the adverse effects of media consumption.

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Guaranteeing audiences' access to reliable and impartial information.

Question 44

Describe the historical progression of audience research methods and theories, highlighting significant advancements and their influence on our comprehension of media audiences.

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Early audience research primarily relied on quantitative methods like surveys and questionnaires.

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Qualitative methods like focus groups and interviews provided deeper insights into audience motivations and behaviors.

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Digital media's emergence has diminished the significance of traditional audience research methods.

Question 45

How has globalization impacted media audiences, particularly considering the role of cultural and linguistic factors in shaping media consumption and reception?

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Globalization has resulted in more diverse media content that caters to audiences from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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Globalization has reduced the importance of cultural and linguistic factors in media consumption and reception.

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Globalization has only affected media consumption and reception in developing countries.

Question 46

Which factor does **NOT** influence audience behavior?

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Time of the year

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Age and gender

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Personality and lifestyle

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Occupation and income

Question 47

Which type of audience is defined by its shared interests and activities?

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Psychographic audience

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Demographic audience

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Behavioral audience

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Geographic audience

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of audience measurement?

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To determine the size and composition of an audience

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To understand the motivation and behavior of an audience

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a media campaign

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To identify potential new audiences

Question 49

Which research method is considered qualitative?

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Focus group

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Survey

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Content analysis

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Audience measurement

Question 50

According to the 'active audience' theory, how do audiences interact with media messages?

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Audiences actively make meaning from media texts

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Audiences passively receive media messages

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Audiences are always critical of media messages

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Audiences have no power to resist media influence

Question 51

The concept of 'active audiences' emphasizes which of the following?

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That audiences critically interpret and negotiate media texts

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That audiences are passive recipients of media messages

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That audiences are easily manipulated by media producers

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That audiences prefer mass media over niche media

Question 52

What does the term 'audience fragmentation' refer to?

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The rise of niche audiences

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The decline in viewership of traditional media

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The increasing diversity of media platforms

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The influence of social media on media consumption

Question 53

What does the concept of 'media literacy' refer to?

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The ability to critically evaluate and produce media content

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The ability to understand and use different media platforms

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The knowledge of the history of media

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The ability to identify media bias

Question 54

Which of the following is a limitation of quantitative audience research?

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Lack of context and depth

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Small sample size

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High cost

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Unrepresentative data

Question 55

According to the concept of 'cultural capital' in relation to media audiences, which statement is correct?

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Audiences with higher cultural capital are more likely to engage with 'high culture' media

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Audiences with higher cultural capital have more access to media

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Audiences with higher cultural capital are more likely to be influenced by media messages

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Audiences with higher cultural capital are more likely to produce media content

Question 56

What is the most common method used to measure audience size?

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Ratings

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Interviews

Question 57

Which factor most significantly influences audience behavior?

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Context

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Age

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Gender

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Education

Question 58

Which of the following is a qualitative audience research method?

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Focus group

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Experiment

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Survey

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Longitudinal study

Question 59

What is the primary purpose of audience segmentation?

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To tailor media content

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To increase media consumption

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To improve media literacy

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To understand media effects

Question 60

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a passive audience?

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Limited interactivity

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High attention span

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Critical engagement

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Emotional involvement

Question 61

What term refers to the group of individuals most likely to encounter a specific media message?

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Target audience

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Core audience

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Niche audience

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Mass audience

Question 62

What is a major challenge posed by the growing diversity of media audiences?

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Creating content that resonates with all

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Measuring audience engagement

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Targeting specific demographics

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Maintaining audience loyalty

Question 63

How does media ownership concentration affect the variety of perspectives accessible to audiences and their subsequent portrayal in the media?

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Restricts viewpoint diversity and representation

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Expands viewpoint diversity and representation

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Has no effect on viewpoint diversity and representation

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a direct factor that influences audience behavior?

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Media literacy

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Demographics

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Psychographics

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Social context