Question 1

Because terrorist events are sensational, they tend to receive a lot of coverage from U.S. outlets, no matter where they occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Cultural and political factors rarely influence reporting; well-trained professional reporters from anywhere tell largely the same stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Citizen journalists and bloggers are in a position to pick up some of the international reporting slack; the problem is that most are unlikely to reach mass audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The economics of news have little to do with the volume of foreign affairs news from major U.S. outlets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are some of the characteristics foreign news stories must have in order to "make the news"?

Accepted Answer

Foreign news stories must have several c

Question 6

The __________ is the belief that media coverage of foreign affairs has at times prompted political action by the government

Accepted Answer

A)  Red Cross effect 
B)  Media Intervention effect 
C)  CNN effect 
D)  Amnesty International Media effect 
E)  None of these 
A)  Red Cross effect 
B)  Media Intervention effect 
C)  CNN effect 
D)  Amnesty International Media effect 
E)  None of these

Question 7

Americans do not need to pay attention to foreign affairs news because they are highly attentive to international politics and relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the pressures that shape foreign affairs news?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural pressures 
B)  political pressures 
C)  media diplomacy 
D)  economic pressures 
E)  All of these are pressures that shape foreign affairs news. 
A)  cultural pressures 
B)  political pressures 
C)  media diplomacy 
D)  economic pressures 
E)  All of these are pressures that shape foreign affairs news.

Question 9

Discuss the indexing hypothesis. What is indexing? How does it emerge? What are the implications of indexing for the information news consumers receive? How might journalists move beyond indexed coverage?

Accepted Answer

The indexing hypothesis suggests that th

Question 10

How do political pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Accepted Answer

Political pressures can significantly sh

Question 11

Though international news bureaus are on the decline generally, a few major outlets remain committed to keeping their international bureaus and the provision of coverage based on facts on the ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How do economic pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Accepted Answer

Economic pressures can shape foreign aff

Question 13

Indexing refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that that the media generally emphasize the government's positions until many respected sources voice strong dissent 
B)  foreign affairs correspondents' use of index cards to keep their notes in the field 
C)  journalists' use of call lists for their elite government sources 
D)  none of these 
A)  the fact that that the media generally emphasize the government's positions until many respected sources voice strong dissent 
B)  foreign affairs correspondents' use of index cards to keep their notes in the field 
C)  journalists' use of call lists for their elite government sources 
D)  none of these

Question 14

What are some of the hazards of coverage containing some of the common biases in foreign news? Specifically, what are the implications of "good frames for friends, bad frames for foes," emphasis on conflict, and uncritical flashlight coverage?

Accepted Answer

Coverage containing common biases in for

Question 15

The Indexing effect suggests that political elites drive foreign affairs coverage; the CNN effect suggests foreign affairs coverage drives the decision making and behavior of political elites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How do cultural pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Accepted Answer

Cultural pressures can shape foreign aff

Question 17

Threats to foreign reporters around the world is on the rise, making global understanding of events around the world more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Pressure for sensational coverage is even greater when covering foreign affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which type of news organization would be most likely to cover foreign affairs news?

Accepted Answer

A)  blogs 
B)  talk radio 
C)  cable news 
D)  social media 
A)  blogs 
B)  talk radio 
C)  cable news 
D)  social media

Question 20

Name some of the pressures that shape foreign affairs news.

Accepted Answer

Foreign affairs news is shaped by a vari

Because terrorist events are sensational, they tend to receive a lot of coverage from U.S. outlets, no matter where they occur.

Cultural and political factors rarely influence reporting; well-trained professional reporters from anywhere tell largely the same stories.

Citizen journalists and bloggers are in a position to pick up some of the international reporting slack; the problem is that most are unlikely to reach mass audiences.

The economics of news have little to do with the volume of foreign affairs news from major U.S. outlets.

What are some of the characteristics foreign news stories must have in order to "make the news"?

The __________ is the belief that media coverage of foreign affairs has at times prompted political action by the government

Americans do not need to pay attention to foreign affairs news because they are highly attentive to international politics and relations.

Which of the following is NOT one of the pressures that shape foreign affairs news?

Discuss the indexing hypothesis. What is indexing? How does it emerge? What are the implications of indexing for the information news consumers receive? How might journalists move beyond indexed coverage?

How do political pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Though international news bureaus are on the decline generally, a few major outlets remain committed to keeping their international bureaus and the provision of coverage based on facts on the ground.

How do economic pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Indexing refers to which of the following?

What are some of the hazards of coverage containing some of the common biases in foreign news? Specifically, what are the implications of "good frames for friends, bad frames for foes," emphasis on conflict, and uncritical flashlight coverage?

The Indexing effect suggests that political elites drive foreign affairs coverage; the CNN effect suggests foreign affairs coverage drives the decision making and behavior of political elites.

How do cultural pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Threats to foreign reporters around the world is on the rise, making global understanding of events around the world more difficult.

Pressure for sensational coverage is even greater when covering foreign affairs.

Which type of news organization would be most likely to cover foreign affairs news?

Name some of the pressures that shape foreign affairs news.

Media Power and Government Control

Ownership, Regulation, and Guidance of Media

Press Freedom and the Law

Media and Politics in the Changing Media Landscape

News-Making and News-Reporting Routines

The Media As Policy Makers

The Struggle for Control: News From the Presidency

Media Coverage of Congress and the Courts

State and Local News Coverage

Media Influence on Attitudes and Behavior

Elections in the Digital ERA

Incivility, Negativity, and Bias in the Media

Current Trends and Future Directions

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Exam 10: Foreign Affairs Coverage

Because terrorist events are sensational, they tend to receive a lot of coverage from U.S. outlets, no matter where they occur.

Cultural and political factors rarely influence reporting; well-trained professional reporters from anywhere tell largely the same stories.

Citizen journalists and bloggers are in a position to pick up some of the international reporting slack; the problem is that most are unlikely to reach mass audiences.

The economics of news have little to do with the volume of foreign affairs news from major U.S. outlets.

What are some of the characteristics foreign news stories must have in order to "make the news"?

The __________ is the belief that media coverage of foreign affairs has at times prompted political action by the government

Americans do not need to pay attention to foreign affairs news because they are highly attentive to international politics and relations.

Which of the following is NOT one of the pressures that shape foreign affairs news?

Discuss the indexing hypothesis. What is indexing? How does it emerge? What are the implications of indexing for the information news consumers receive? How might journalists move beyond indexed coverage?

How do political pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Though international news bureaus are on the decline generally, a few major outlets remain committed to keeping their international bureaus and the provision of coverage based on facts on the ground.

How do economic pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Indexing refers to which of the following?

What are some of the hazards of coverage containing some of the common biases in foreign news? Specifically, what are the implications of "good frames for friends, bad frames for foes," emphasis on conflict, and uncritical flashlight coverage?

The Indexing effect suggests that political elites drive foreign affairs coverage; the CNN effect suggests foreign affairs coverage drives the decision making and behavior of political elites.

How do cultural pressures shape foreign affairs news?

Threats to foreign reporters around the world is on the rise, making global understanding of events around the world more difficult.

Pressure for sensational coverage is even greater when covering foreign affairs.

Which type of news organization would be most likely to cover foreign affairs news?

Name some of the pressures that shape foreign affairs news.

Media Power and Government Control

Ownership, Regulation, and Guidance of Media

Press Freedom and the Law

Media and Politics in the Changing Media Landscape

News-Making and News-Reporting Routines

The Media As Policy Makers

The Struggle for Control: News From the Presidency

Media Coverage of Congress and the Courts

State and Local News Coverage

Media Influence on Attitudes and Behavior

Elections in the Digital ERA

Incivility, Negativity, and Bias in the Media

Current Trends and Future Directions

Filters