Chapter 6 Flashcards
Ethics is __________________.
well-rounded standards of right and wrong
AND
the study and development of one’s ethical standards
Journalists should develop their own ethical standards.
True
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).
intuition
Which of the following is NOT a description of prima facie duties?
secondary to other things we must do
You must do the perfect duties.
True
Honesty is an imperfect duty because it is less important than the perfect duties.
False
Although the duties aren’t ranked, ________________ usually overrides all the others.
nonmaleficence
Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical theories included in W.D. Ross’ moral framework?
religious ethics (focus on deity)
Codes of ethics are guidelines that assist media professionals to make decisions when they face ethical conflicts.
True
The best way to solve an ethical conflict is to listen to what your gut tells you.
False
Journalists have an obligation to exercise their personal __________________.
conscience
The internet has eliminated ethical errors in news.
False
Many journalists consider ____________________ the most important aspect of their job.
Credibility
Before newsrooms truly become diverse, they must include _____________ diversity.
Intellectual
The journalist’s primary allegiance is to the _________________.
Citizens
According to comedian John Oliver, substantive journalism is reduced for ______________ reasons.
Financial
According to Kovach and Rosenstiel, the search for truth must be done in ______________.
Conversation
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.
Consumers
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.
True
For journalism to continue to serve its role in democracy, it must be built on a foundation of truth, even in the digital age
True
