Media and Power: Exploring the Role of Media in Shaping Society

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the study of media and power?

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Objectivity

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Agenda-setting

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Gatekeeping

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Mediatization

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a theory of media power?

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Mass society theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Cultivation theory

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Gatekeeping theory

Question 3

In media power analysis, which key concept describes the media's ability to shape the public's perception of issues' significance?

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Agenda-setting

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Gatekeeping

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Priming

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Framing

Question 4

What is a fundamental principle of the political economy of media?

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Economic and political factors that influence media ownership, production, and consumption

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Media's impact on public opinion and political discussions

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Ethical and social obligations of media organizations

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Political actors using media to shape public opinion

Question 5

Which of the following is a defining feature of the political economy of media?

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Media ownership is concentrated in the hands of a few corporations.

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Media content is primarily created by independent and diverse sources.

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Media regulation is solely concerned with safeguarding freedom of expression.

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Audiences have complete autonomy over the media they consume.

Question 6

Which media power theory, developed by Karl Marx, explores the connection between power and class structure in capitalist societies?

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Marxist Theory

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Propaganda Model

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Cultivation Theory

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Gatekeeper Theory

Question 7

Which theory suggests that media organizations control the flow of information to the public?

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Gatekeeper theory

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Consensus theory

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Cultivation theory

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Priming theory

Question 8

In the political economy of media theory, which factor is deemed the primary influence on the content and impact of media messages?

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Media ownership and control

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Audience demographics

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Media technology

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Regulatory policies

Question 9

According to the agenda-setting theory, how does media primarily influence public opinion?

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By controlling the topics and issues that people think about

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By directly persuading people to adopt certain views

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By creating and reinforcing social stereotypes

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By providing a platform for political messaging

Question 10

According to the political economy theory of media, what primarily drives media ownership and control?

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Economic factors and market forces

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Government policies and regulations

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Cultural values and social norms

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Technological advancements

Question 11

According to the agenda-setting theory, how does the media primarily influence public opinion?

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Sets the issues the public considers important

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Controls how the public thinks about issues

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Changes the public's behavior

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Predicts future events

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a key mechanism by which media exerts power in society?

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Objective and unbiased reporting

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Selective emphasis on specific topics or issues

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Shaping audience interpretation of information

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Controlling the dissemination of information to the public

Question 13

Which of the following is a key aspect of media power?

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Agenda-setting

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Controlling information access

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Promoting diverse perspectives

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Ensuring unbiased reporting

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a typical strategy used by media outlets to shape public opinion?

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Objectivity

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Agenda-setting

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Framing

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Priming

Question 15

Which theory of media power is considered outdated and inaccurate?

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Magic Bullet Theory

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Agenda-Setting Theory

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Gatekeeping Theory

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Cultivation Theory

Question 16

Which theory is not used to explain the influence of media?

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Liberal pluralist theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Cultivation theory

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Marxist theory

Question 17

Which media power theory focuses on the media's ability to influence the topics discussed in public discourse?

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Agenda-setting theory

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Gatekeeping theory

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Cultivation theory

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Framing theory

Question 18

What is the key factor that shapes the political economy of media?

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Media ownership structures

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Technological advancements

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Social and cultural norms

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Government regulations

Question 19

Which concept is NOT a key element in the study of media and power?

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Diffusion of innovation

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Agenda-setting

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Cultivation theory

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Framing

Question 20

Which media power theory suggests that media influences public opinion by controlling the topics discussed in public debates?

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Agenda-setting theory

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Gatekeeping theory

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Cultivation theory

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Uses and gratifications theory

Question 21

In Antonio Gramsci's theory of cultural hegemony, which of the following is a key characteristic?

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Media influences beliefs and behaviors by spreading cultural norms and values.

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Media ownership is concentrated among the elite.

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Media primarily serves the interests of marginalized groups.

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Media is exclusively used for political propaganda by the ruling class.

Question 22

In propaganda, which technique is often used to manipulate public opinion by triggering strong emotions and shaping beliefs and actions?

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Appealing to emotions and biases

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Employing logical reasoning and evidence

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Suppressing opposing viewpoints

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Presenting unbiased and comprehensive information

Question 23

According to Marxist theory, what is the primary purpose of media in society?

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To reinforce and maintain the existing social order and power dynamics.

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To provide unbiased information to the public.

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To foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Question 24

Which media power theory suggests that media outlets have the power to directly control people's thoughts and actions?

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Hypodermic needle theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Cultivation theory

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Gatekeeping theory

Question 25

In the political economy of media, which of these is a key characteristic?

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A small number of influential individuals or corporations have a significant degree of control over media outlets.

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The media industry is strictly regulated by the government.

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Profit is the sole driving force behind the media.

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The media has no impact on political processes.

Question 26

How does cultivation theory suggest that media exposure primarily affects individuals?

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By strengthening their existing beliefs and perceptions

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By changing their opinions on current events

Question 27

Which media power theory suggests that the media controls the focus of public discussions and shapes individuals' perceptions of important issues?

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Agenda-Setting Theory

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Pluralist Theory

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Media Effects Theory

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Cinematic Theory

Question 28

In the Elite Theory of media power, who is believed to exert the most influence over media content?

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A small group of individuals with significant financial and political power.

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A diverse range of individuals and organizations, reflecting society's diversity.

Question 29

How does the media's control over information contribute to its influence on social norms and political ideologies?

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The media shapes societal perspectives and values by influencing how individuals perceive events and issues.

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The media is a neutral observer, reflecting existing societal norms and values without actively shaping them.

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The media's influence on social norms is limited to swaying public opinion, not directly shaping societal norms.

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The media's role in shaping societal norms is primarily through disseminating government propaganda and suppressing opposing viewpoints.

Question 30

Which of the following best describes the media's ability to shape public opinion about the importance of issues?

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Agenda-setting

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Coercive

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Persuasive

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Revolutionary

Question 31

Which media power theory highlights the media's ability to shape public opinion by determining the topics discussed in public discourse?

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Agenda-setting theory

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Marxist theory

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Gatekeeping theory

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Cultural hegemony theory

Question 32

In the 'Political Economy of Media' subtopic, which concept describes the notion that media is significantly influenced by the economic and political interests of its owners and controllers?

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Concentration of Media Ownership

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Agenda-Setting

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Gatekeeping

Question 33

Which theory does **not** directly address the mechanisms of media power?

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Diffusion of innovations theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Cultivation theory

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Priming theory

Question 34

How does media power interact with other forms of power, such as political, economic, and cultural power?

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Media power can both support and challenge other forms of power.

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Media power is entirely separate from other forms of power.

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Media power is the most significant and influential form of power in society.

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Media power has no influence on other forms of power.

Question 35

Analyze the concept of 'fake news' and its implications for media power. How does it impact public trust and democratic discourse?

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Fake news poses a significant threat to public trust and democratic discourse by spreading misinformation and distorting public perceptions.

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Fake news is harmless as long as people are aware of its existence.

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Media power is strengthened by the spread of fake news, as it gives them more control over the public narrative.

Question 36

How do digital technologies influence media power dynamics? Consider both their transformative and reinforcing effects.

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Digital technologies have both transformative and reinforcing effects, impacting different societal groups in complex ways.

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Digital technologies only empower marginalized voices and dismantle traditional power structures.

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Digital technologies only consolidate power in the hands of dominant corporations and governments.

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Digital technologies have no significant impact on media power dynamics, as traditional media institutions remain dominant.

Question 37

Which of the following is a potential consequence of media ownership concentration?

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Compromised media independence

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Increased media diversity

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Enhanced media accountability

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Weakened media influence

Question 38

From the following options, identify the component that is NOT considered a key element of the political economy of media:

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Technological advancements in media

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Media ownership and control

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Media content distribution

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Media ideological bias

Question 39

In the context of leveraging media power for social change, which ethical principle holds the highest priority?

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Exercising responsible use of media's influence

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Ensuring the accuracy of disseminated information

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Maintaining absolute objectivity in presented content

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Guaranteeing transparency in media operations and practices

Question 40

According to Marxist theory, what is the primary function of media in society?

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To control people and suppress opposing viewpoints

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To represent diverse perspectives impartially

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To empower marginalized groups and challenge oppression

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To provide entertainment with minimal societal impact

Question 41

How would you best describe the relationship between media and the public sphere?

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Media and the public sphere are interdependent, with each influencing and being influenced by the other.

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Media is a neutral channel for information, with no impact on public opinion.

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Media and the public sphere are entirely separate entities, with no interaction or influence on each other.

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Media has a unilateral influence on the public sphere, shaping public opinion to suit its own agenda.

Question 42

Which theory suggests that a small group of influential individuals or corporations control the media and use it to influence the information the public receives?

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Concentration of ownership theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Gatekeeper theory

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Media effects theory

Question 43

According to the 'agenda-setting theory', the media shapes public opinion by...

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Determining the issues that the public thinks about

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Telling the public what to think about those issues

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Providing a balanced and objective perspective on all issues

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Igniting public outrage and activism

Question 44

The term 'media literacy' refers to...

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The ability to critically analyze and evaluate media messages

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The skill of producing and distributing media content

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The knowledge of different media technologies and platforms

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The ability to avoid harmful or inappropriate media content

Question 45

Which of the following factors is most likely to enhance the media's ability to challenge power?

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Access to alternative sources of information

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Government censorship

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Ownership by corporations with vested interests

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Self-censorship due to fear of reprisal

Question 46

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes media's potential to manipulate and control audiences?

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Propaganda model

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Agenda-setting theory

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Cultivation theory

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Gatekeeping theory

Question 47

Define 'gatekeeping' in the context of media.

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The process of selecting and controlling information disseminated to the public

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The role of journalists in framing public discourse

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The ability of media outlets to influence public opinion

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The ethical responsibility of media professionals

Question 48

Which of the following is not considered a source of media power?

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Personal charisma

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Ownership of media outlets

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Control over information

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Technical expertise

Question 49

Propaganda is a form of media that primarily aims to:

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Persuade and manipulate

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Inform and educate

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Entertain and amuse

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Record and document

Question 50

Which of the following media theories emphasizes the role of the audience in interpreting and making sense of media content?

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Uses and gratifications theory

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Cultivation theory

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Agenda-setting theory

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Gatekeeping theory

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of media used to control people?

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Informed consent of the audience

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Selective presentation of information

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Censorship

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Government propaganda

Question 52

In what ways can media ownership and control shape the flow of information to the public?

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Media owners have the power to determine which stories are covered and how they are presented to the public.

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Media ownership has no impact on the flow of information because journalists maintain complete editorial independence.

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Media control is only relevant in authoritarian regimes where the government heavily censors information.

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Public ownership of media ensures the provision of objective and unbiased information to the public.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a way that media can be used to control people?

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Providing a platform for free speech

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Promoting certain ideologies

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Suppressing dissenting voices

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Shaping public opinion

Question 54

How does the media use 'manufactured consent' to shape public opinion?

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By limiting access to diverse viewpoints and promoting a single narrative.

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By directly controlling government decisions.

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By ensuring public agreement with government policies.

Question 55

How does media power interconnect with other forms of power, such as political, economic, and cultural power, to influence societal outcomes?

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Interdependence

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Dominance

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Isolation

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Subordination

Question 56

How can media power be harnessed to enhance learning experiences in educational contexts?

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Cultivating critical thinking abilities

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Limiting access to knowledge

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Encouraging rote memorization

Question 57

How does media ownership and control affect the range of viewpoints and voices represented in the media?

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Restricts diversity by prioritizing the perspectives of influential groups

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Increases diversity by providing platforms for underrepresented voices

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Has little impact on diversity, as the media merely mirrors societal demographics

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Enhances diversity through government regulations and quotas

Question 58

How has social media empowered citizen journalism and challenged the authority of traditional media?

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Increased access to information for citizen journalists

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Decline in trust in traditional media

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Strengthened power of traditional media corporations

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No significant impact on media power dynamics

Question 59

How can media be harnessed to empower marginalized communities and drive social change?

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Amplify marginalized voices

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Foster critical thinking

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Control public discourse

Question 60

How does media literacy empower individuals to critically analyze media messages, fostering an informed and engaged citizenry?

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Media literacy enables individuals to decode and interpret media messages, promoting critical thinking and informed decision-making.

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Media literacy primarily focuses on recognizing media biases, overlooking the significance of understanding media production techniques.

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Media literacy promotes passive consumption of media messages, contributing to a less engaged citizenry.

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Media literacy is primarily relevant for media professionals and has limited impact on the general public.

Question 61

How does media ownership concentration affect the variety of viewpoints represented in the media?

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Reduces media diversity by limiting access to independent media outlets.

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Increases media diversity by offering a platform for a wider range of perspectives.

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Ensures equal representation of all viewpoints in the media.

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Has no significant impact on media diversity or the representation of diverse perspectives.

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a way that media can be used to control people?

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By promoting social justice and empowering marginalized voices

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By creating a false sense of reality and manipulating perceptions

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By suppressing dissent and silencing critical voices

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By spreading propaganda and disinformation

Question 63

How does media literacy empower individuals to resist media manipulation?

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By equipping them with critical thinking skills to analyze media messages, identify biases, and make informed judgments

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By encouraging people to consume only media that aligns with their own beliefs and values

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By advocating for strict media regulation and censorship to prevent the spread of misinformation

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By providing access to alternative sources of information that may not be readily available

Question 64

How can media regulation effectively balance freedom of expression with the need to protect society from harmful content?

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By establishing independent regulatory bodies that monitor media content and enforce regulations while ensuring transparency and accountability

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By imposing strict censorship measures on all media outlets, regardless of their content or intent

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By giving the government complete control over media content and suppressing any dissenting voices

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By relying solely on self-regulation and voluntary compliance by media organizations