UNIT 8

Question 1

Agenda Setting Effect

Answer 1

Refers to the idea that there is a strong correlation between the emphasis that mass media places on certain issues, and the importance attributed to these issues by mass audiences

Question 2

Filtering

Answer 2

A process of deciding what to include in the news. This can include both which stories to tell and how to tell them

Question 3

Framing

Answer 3

Selecting and highlighting some facets of events or issues and making connections among them so as to promote a particular interpretation, evaluation, and/or solution

Question 4

Infotainment

Answer 4

The merging of information and entertainment in news and public affairs programming of the mass media, particularly television

Question 5

Inside Strategies

Answer 5

Strategies in which interest group leaders develop close contacts with key decision makers in government and the public service in order to influence public policies.

Question 6

Mass Media

Answer 6

Refers to the means of widely communicating information to the public, traditionally through mediums such as newspapers, radio, and TV.

Question 7

News Management

Answer 7

The controlling and shaping of the presentation of news in order to affect the publics evaluation of new stories.

Question 8

Elite Media

Answer 8

refers to mainstream media outlets that are typically controlled by a small, influential group. These outlets often shape public discourse, reflecting the perspectives and interests of the societal elite.

Question 9

Logic of Aggregation

Answer 9

involves combining individual preferences or choices to arrive at a collective decision.

It’s a concept used in various fields, including economics and political science, to understand how group choices emerge from individual actions.

Question 10

Logic of Networking

Answer 10

The logic of networking involves the interconnectedness and collaboration among individuals or entities in a network

Question 11

Minimal Effects Model

Answer 11

The minimal effects model suggests that media has limited influence on individuals’ opinions and behaviors.

It posits that people selectively expose themselves to information that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs, minimizing the impact of media messages.

Question 12

Occupy Movement

Answer 12

Was a global socio-political movement that emerged in 2011, protesting against economic inequality, corporate influence in politics, and social injustice. It gained prominence for its grassroots, decentralized structure.

Question 13

Dominant Ideology Perspective

Answer 13

explores how societal elites disseminate and maintain ideologies that serve their interests. It examines how media and institutions contribute to the perpetuation of dominant ideas that reinforce existing power structure

Question 14

Libertarian Perspective

Answer 14

advocates for minimal government intervention in individual affairs, emphasizing personal freedom, free markets, and limited regulation

Question 15

Social Responsibility Perspective

Answer 15

The social responsibility perspective in media ethics emphasizes that media organizations have a duty to serve the public interest.

It suggests that media should provide accurate information, diverse viewpoints, and act as a watchdog, contributing to a well-informed and democratic society