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Flashcard 1: What is the effect of 'framing' in media coverage?
Answer: Shaping how audiences perceive news stories. How stories are presented influences interpretation.
Flashcard 2: Which term describes the tendency to search for information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?
Answer: Confirmation bias. Leads to selective exposure and polarization.
Flashcard 3: What does 'gatekeeping' refer to in media contexts?
Answer: The process of selecting which news stories are covered. Editors and producers control information flow.
Flashcard 4: Identify the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Answer: Regulating interstate and international communications. Federal agency oversees broadcast and telecommunications.
Flashcard 5: What is the primary purpose of an editorial piece?
Answer: To express opinions and perspectives. Distinguishes opinion content from news reporting.
Flashcard 6: Which term describes the merging of different forms of media?
Answer: Media convergence. Technology enables combining print, broadcast, and digital.
Flashcard 7: What is the term for media coverage that favors one perspective?
Answer: Media bias. Occurs when coverage favors particular viewpoints.
Flashcard 8: Identify one example of media acting as a watchdog.
Answer: Investigative journalism exposing corruption. Demonstrates media's oversight role in democracy.
Flashcard 9: Which amendment protects freedom of the press?
Answer: The First Amendment. Guarantees press freedom from government interference.
Flashcard 10: What is the primary role of the media in a democracy?
Answer: To inform the public and act as a watchdog. Media serves as government oversight and public education.
Flashcard 11: What is the primary goal of 'investigative journalism'?
Answer: To uncover the truth about complex issues. In-depth reporting requires extensive research and time.
Flashcard 12: Identify the effect of 'echo chambers' in media.
Answer: Reinforcing existing beliefs with similar views. Limited perspectives reduce critical thinking.
Flashcard 13: What does 'punditry' involve in media?
Answer: Expert commentary and analysis. Television experts provide interpretation and context.
Flashcard 14: What is the role of 'media proprietorship'?
Answer: Ownership and control over media outlets. Economic control influences editorial independence.
Flashcard 15: Identify the main concern of 'media censorship'.
Answer: Suppression of information by authorities. Government control threatens press freedom.
Flashcard 16: What is the significance of 'media ethics'?
Answer: Guidelines for responsible journalism. Professional standards ensure credibility and accuracy.
Flashcard 17: What is the focus of 'advocacy journalism'?
Answer: Promoting a particular cause or viewpoint. Journalism explicitly supports specific policy positions.
Flashcard 18: Which term describes the influence of media on public perceptions of reality?
Answer: Media effects. Media shapes understanding of social reality.
Flashcard 19: What is 'media consolidation'?
Answer: Merging of media companies into few entities. Market forces drive mergers reducing competition.
Flashcard 20: What role does 'citizen journalism' play?
Answer: Public reporting news using digital platforms. Technology democratizes news production and distribution.
Flashcard 21: What is the effect of 'media saturation'?
Answer: Overexposure to media content. Excessive exposure can lead to information fatigue.
Flashcard 22: Which concept involves media focusing on negative news?
Answer: Negativity bias. Negative stories generate more audience attention.
Flashcard 23: What is the impact of 'digital divide' on media access?
Answer: Unequal access to digital media technologies. Economic barriers limit democratic participation.
Flashcard 24: What does 'media pluralism' ensure?
Answer: Diversity of media content and ownership. Multiple voices prevent monopolistic information control.
Flashcard 25: Identify the main goal of 'media watchdog groups'.
Answer: To monitor and critique media practices. External oversight promotes media accountability.
Flashcard 26: What is 'spin' in a media context?
Answer: Presenting information to influence perception. Strategic messaging to shape public opinion.
Flashcard 27: Which term describes the prioritization of media content?
Answer: Media agenda. Editorial decisions determine story importance and placement.
Flashcard 28: What does 'fake news' refer to?
Answer: False information presented as news. Deliberately misleading content undermines informed democracy.
Flashcard 29: What is the purpose of 'media literacy'?
Answer: To critically evaluate media content. Skills needed to analyze and evaluate information.
Flashcard 30: Identify an example of 'new media'.
Answer: Social media platforms. Digital technology enables interactive communication.