Chapter 6

Question 1

Ethics is __________________.

Answer 1

well-rounded standards of right and wrong
AND
the study and development of one’s ethical standards

Question 2

Journalists should develop their own ethical standards.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

British philosopher W.D. Ross, developed a moral framework based on the idea that our ___________ can tell us what our duties are (what we ought to do).

Answer 3

intuition

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a description of prima facie duties?

Answer 4

secondary to other things we must do

Question 5

You must do the perfect duties.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Honesty is an imperfect duty because it is less important than the perfect duties.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Although the duties aren’t ranked, ________________ usually overrides all the others.

Answer 7

nonmaleficence

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical theories included in W.D. Ross’ moral framework?

Answer 8

religious ethics (focus on deity)

Question 9

Codes of ethics are guidelines that assist media professionals to make decisions when they face ethical conflicts.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The best way to solve an ethical conflict is to listen to what your gut tells you.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Journalists have an obligation to exercise their personal __________________.

Answer 11

conscience

Question 12

The internet has eliminated ethical errors in news.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Many journalists consider ____________________ the most important aspect of their job.

Answer 13

Credibility

Question 14

Before newsrooms truly become diverse, they must include _____________ diversity.

Answer 14

Intellectual

Question 15

The journalist’s primary allegiance is to the _________________.

Answer 15

Citizens

Question 16

According to comedian John Oliver, substantive journalism is reduced for ______________ reasons.

Answer 16

Financial

Question 17

According to Kovach and Rosenstiel, the search for truth must be done in ______________.

Answer 17

Conversation

Question 18

According to Kovach and Rosenstiel, the burden of verifying facts has fallen on ____________, due, in part, to the speed of the digital age, social media and aggregation of news online.

Answer 18

Consumers

Question 19

The journalism of the 21st century has been dubbed the Journalism of Affirmation because the digital age has made it possible for people to consume only the news that affirms their beliefs.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

For journalism to continue to serve its role in democracy, it must be built on a foundation of truth, even in the digital age

Answer 20

True