Media Framing: How the Media Shapes Our Understanding of Politics

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the media's framing function?

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Reflecting the exact views of the general populace.

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Presenting information in a specific manner.

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Influencing public perception of information.

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Influencing political discourse.

Question 2

In what way does media framing differ from media bias?

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Media framing focuses on information selection and presentation, while media bias focuses on expressed opinions.

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Media framing is implicit and unintentional, whereas media bias is explicit and intentional.

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Media framing is more detrimental than media bias.

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Media framing and media bias are interchangeable terms.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a technique used by media outlets to frame political issues?

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Social identity theory

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Priming

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Agenda-setting

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Filtering

Question 4

Explain the concept of agenda setting within media framing. How does it specifically apply to political campaigns?

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Agenda setting refers to the media's ability to influence the public's perception of important issues.

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Media framing involves the media presenting information without influencing public opinion.

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Agenda setting allows the media to control the public's stance on specific issues.

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Media framing is limited to shaping public opinion about political figures.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common type of media frame?

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Objective Perspective

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Priming

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Emphasizing

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Narrative

Question 6

How does media framing influence public opinion?

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By shaping the way people interpret information and events

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By presenting all perspectives equally

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By directly telling people what to think

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a narrative frame?

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Depicting a political candidate as a hero or villain

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Focusing on a particular aspect of a news story

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Presenting information without commentary

Question 8

How can individuals resist the influence of media framing?

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By being aware of different frames and critically evaluating information

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By avoiding the media altogether

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By only consuming media from sources they agree with

Question 9

How does priming affect the way people vote?

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By making certain issues more salient in voters' minds

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By providing information that is not available elsewhere

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By directly influencing their party preference

Question 10

Which of the following is a benefit of media framing?

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It can make complex issues more accessible and understandable.

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It eliminates the need for critical thinking

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It guarantees impartiality in news reporting

Question 11

What is the role of media ownership in media framing?

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Media owners can influence framing by controlling content in their outlets

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Media owners have no influence on framing

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Media owners are required to present all perspectives equally

Question 12

How can media framing be used for positive purposes?

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To raise awareness of important social issues

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To suppress dissenting viewpoints

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To manipulate public opinion in favor of a particular candidate

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To spread misinformation and propaganda

Question 13

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to media framing?

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The potential for bias and manipulation

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The lack of diversity in newsrooms

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The impact of social media on traditional media

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The cost of producing high-quality journalism

Question 14

According to the framing function, the media can significantly influence public opinion on political issues primarily by:

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Selecting and highlighting specific aspects of an issue

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Providing comprehensive coverage of all viewpoints

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Censoring dissenting opinions

Question 15

The concept of media priming suggests that:

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Media exposure can influence the issues considered important by the public

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Media coverage must be balanced to avoid priming effects

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Media framing has no impact on public perception

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential ethical concern associated with media framing in political coverage?

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Limiting the range of public discourse

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Promoting media literacy

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Encouraging greater political participation

Question 17

Agenda-setting theory proposes that:

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The media's selection of news topics can shape public opinion on those topics

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The public has absolute control over media coverage

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Media content is always objective and unbiased

Question 18

Framing effects can have a significant influence on:

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Voter preferences

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The number of earthquakes in a particular region

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The popularity of a new social media platform

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The stock market

Question 19

Which of the following is a strategy used by journalists to frame political issues?

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Employing loaded language

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Avoiding controversial topics

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Presenting all perspectives equally

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Citing only academic research

Question 20

The framing function of the media has important implications for:

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The functioning of democracy

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The global climate

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Economic growth

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The fashion industry

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the media's framing function?

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Media frames always present a balanced perspective

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Media frames can influence how people perceive issues

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Media frames can shape public discourse

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Media frames are used to convey information to the public

Question 22

Which type of media frame emphasizes potential risks and negative consequences?

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Problem frame

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Attribution frame

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Thematic frame

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Episodic frame

Question 23

How does the media's framing function influence public opinion?

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By shaping how people think about and prioritize issues

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By eliminating bias from news reporting

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By guaranteeing that the public is well-informed

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By silencing opposing viewpoints

Question 24

Which subtopic of the unit is tested by the following question? "Identify an example of how a media organization used framing to influence public opinion in a specific political campaign."

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The use of media frames in political discourse

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Types of media frames

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Definition of media framing

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Impact of media framing on public opinion

Question 25

How can media literacy help individuals navigate media frames?

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By developing critical thinking skills and recognizing framing techniques

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By providing a single, unfiltered view of reality

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By eliminating the influence of media frames on individuals

Question 26

Which of the following is a limitation of media framing theory?

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It does not fully consider the role of individual beliefs and experiences

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It only applies to traditional media outlets

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It is too complex to be applied to real-world situations

Question 27

How does the media's framing function relate to the concept of agenda-setting?

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Media frames can influence which issues the public perceives as important

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Agenda-setting only applies to print media

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Media frames determine the specific opinions people hold on issues

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of a priming effect in media framing?

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Increased public concern about a specific issue after exposure to news coverage about it

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Increased donations to a charitable organization after a disaster

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A change in voting behavior due to exposure to political advertising

Question 29

How do digital media technologies influence the media's framing function?

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They democratize access to a wider range of perspectives, enabling audiences to challenge traditional frames.

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They make it easier for media outlets to exert greater control over public opinion.

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They undermine the role of traditional media outlets completely.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of media framing?

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It provides multiple perspectives with equal prominence.

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It shapes how individuals interpret information.

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It emphasizes the importance of certain aspects of an issue.

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It influences public opinion.

Question 31

How does media framing impact public opinion?

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It influences the issues the public considers important and shapes their perceptions of those issues.

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It dictates how individuals process information.

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It provides comprehensive information to form unbiased opinions.

Question 32

How do first-level and second-level framing differ?

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First-level framing defines the issue, while second-level framing prioritizes different aspects of the issue.

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First-level framing is used in news reporting, while second-level framing is used in opinion pieces.

Question 33

How can individuals resist media framing effects?

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By recognizing framing techniques and evaluating media critically.

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By avoiding media exposure altogether.

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By relying solely on personal experiences.

Question 34

What are the ethical concerns raised by media framing?

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It involves potential manipulation of public opinion and suppression of diverse viewpoints.

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It promotes diversity of thought and encourages public debate.

Question 35

How has digital media transformed the landscape of media framing?

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It accelerates the reach and impact of framing effects, enabling more personalized and targeted framing.

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It has diminished the significance of media framing as a factor in shaping public opinion.

Question 36

What are the potential risks of unregulated media framing?

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It can facilitate the spread of misinformation, undermine trust in institutions, and exacerbate societal divisions.

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It has no significant impact on society.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of media framing?

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Objectivity

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Priming

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Salience

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a media frame used to portray an issue as a moral dilemma?

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Good vs. evil framing

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Fear and danger framing

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Conflict framing

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Economic framing

Question 39

Which of the following is a potential criticism of media framing?

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It can lead to biased and distorted views of the world.

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It increases public engagement in political issues.

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It promotes critical thinking skills.

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of how media frames can influence political discourse?

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By shaping public perception of candidates' personalities and their policies.

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By increasing voter turnout.

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By promoting media literacy.

Question 41

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for resisting the effects of media framing?

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Developing media literacy skills

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Selective exposure

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Confirmation bias

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Pluralistic ignorance

Question 42

The use of descriptive language and personal stories to evoke emotional responses and make an issue seem more personal and relatable is known as:

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Resonance

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Salience

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Framing