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Public Opinion and Mass Media

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What is the primary function of mass media in a democratic society?

  1. To inform the public about important issues.

  2. To entertain the public.

  3. To sell products and services.

  4. To promote the interests of the government.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of mass media in a democratic society is to inform the public about important issues. This is because an informed public is essential for a functioning democracy.

What is the agenda-setting theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The agenda-setting theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues. This is because mass media can decide which issues to cover and how much coverage to give them.

What is the framing theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The framing theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues. This is because mass media can decide how to frame an issue, which can influence the public's perception of the issue.

What is the cultivation theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the world.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cultivation theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the world. This is because mass media can portray the world in a certain way, which can influence the public's perception of the world.

What is the spiral of silence theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The spiral of silence theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior. This is because mass media can create a climate of opinion that can make people feel pressure to conform to the majority opinion.

What is the uses and gratifications theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The uses and gratifications theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions. This is because mass media can provide information about candidates and issues, which can influence the public's voting decisions.

What is the two-step flow of communication theory?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The two-step flow of communication theory is the theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions. This is because mass media can provide information about candidates and issues, which can influence the public's voting decisions.

What is the gatekeeping theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The gatekeeping theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions. This is because mass media can decide which information to cover and how much coverage to give it, which can influence the public's perception of the candidates and issues.

What is the media effects theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The media effects theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior. This is because mass media can provide information about products and services, which can influence the public's purchasing decisions.

What is the social learning theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The social learning theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior. This is because mass media can provide models of behavior, which can influence the public's behavior.

What is the cognitive dissonance theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cognitive dissonance theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues. This is because mass media can provide information that is inconsistent with the public's existing beliefs, which can lead to cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is a state of psychological discomfort that can motivate people to change their beliefs.

What is the cultivation theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The cultivation theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the world. This is because mass media can portray the world in a certain way, which can influence the public's perception of the world.

What is the spiral of silence theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The spiral of silence theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior. This is because mass media can create a climate of opinion that can make people feel pressure to conform to the majority opinion.

What is the uses and gratifications theory of mass media?

  1. The theory that mass media can influence the public's perception of the importance of issues.

  2. The theory that mass media can influence the public's attitudes towards issues.

  3. The theory that mass media can influence the public's behavior.

  4. The theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The uses and gratifications theory of mass media is the theory that mass media can influence the public's voting decisions. This is because mass media can provide information about candidates and issues, which can influence the public's voting decisions.

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