The Impact of Media on Public Opinion
Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the influence of media on public opinion, encompassing various aspects such as media bias, agenda-setting, framing, and the cultivation theory. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: media studies public opinion mass communication media effects |
Which theory suggests that media coverage shapes public perception of the importance of certain issues?
What is the term for the tendency of media outlets to present a particular perspective or viewpoint on a news story?
Which theory proposes that long-term exposure to media content can influence individuals' beliefs, values, and behaviors?
What is the term for the tendency of individuals to avoid expressing opinions that deviate from the perceived majority view?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of media bias?
What is the term for the process by which media outlets select and emphasize certain aspects of a news story while downplaying or omitting others?
Which theory suggests that media coverage can influence public opinion by shaping the way individuals think about and evaluate political candidates?
What is the term for the tendency of media outlets to focus on negative or sensational news stories?
Which theory proposes that media coverage can influence public opinion by shaping the way individuals perceive the world and their place in it?
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and attitudes?
Which of the following is NOT a common strategy used by media outlets to influence public opinion?
What is the term for the tendency of media outlets to present information in a way that favors a particular political party or ideology?
Which theory suggests that media coverage can influence public opinion by shaping the way individuals perceive the relative importance of different attributes or characteristics?
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to remember information that is presented first or last in a series?
Which theory proposes that media coverage can influence public opinion by shaping the way individuals perceive the causes and consequences of social problems?