Question 1

Which theory assumes the media spotlight some issues,events,and people while downplaying others?

Accepted Answer

A) uses and gratifications theory 
B) cultivation theory 
C) agenda-setting theory 
D) digital divide 
E) None of these answers are correct. 
A) uses and gratifications theory 
B) cultivation theory 
C) agenda-setting theory 
D) digital divide 
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 2

The theory that claims the mass media have the power to represent the ideology of privileged groups as natural and good is

Accepted Answer

A) Uses and Gratifications Theory. 
B) Agenda Setting Theory. 
C) Cultivation Theory. 
D) Critical Theory. 
E) Attribution Theory. 
A) Uses and Gratifications Theory. 
B) Agenda Setting Theory. 
C) Cultivation Theory. 
D) Critical Theory. 
E) Attribution Theory.

Question 3

Social media include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) iPads 
B) smartphones 
C) e-mail 
D) MP3s 
E) All of the above are examples of social media. 
A) iPads 
B) smartphones 
C) e-mail 
D) MP3s 
E) All of the above are examples of social media.

Question 4

Gays,lesbians,and trans people are making an increased presence in commercial programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The three implications of digitization are

Accepted Answer

A) convergence,nearly instant speed,and ease of manipulation. 
B) convergence,mainstreaming,and resonance. 
C) mainstreaming,convergence,and ease of manipulation. 
D) resonance,gatekeeping,and nearly instant speed. 
E) creation of digital divide,nearly instant speed,and ease of manipulation. 
A) convergence,nearly instant speed,and ease of manipulation. 
B) convergence,mainstreaming,and resonance. 
C) mainstreaming,convergence,and ease of manipulation. 
D) resonance,gatekeeping,and nearly instant speed. 
E) creation of digital divide,nearly instant speed,and ease of manipulation.

Question 6

Messages transmitted by a source through a mass medium to a large group of people who may not be in direct contact with the source of the messages refers to

Accepted Answer

A) mass communication. 
B) mass media. 
C) transactional communication. 
D) linear communication. 
E) None of these answers are correct. 
A) mass communication. 
B) mass media. 
C) transactional communication. 
D) linear communication. 
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 7

A(n)_______________ is a person or group who decides which messages pass through the gates of media to reach consumers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ is a person or group who...

Question 8

A(n)____________________ is the person or group of people who decides what information gets through the media to the public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is the person or group of...

Question 9

Which theory states that television promotes a worldview that is inaccurate but viewers nonetheless assume it reflects real life?

Accepted Answer

A) Uses and Gratifications Theory 
B) Agenda Setting Theory 
C) Cultivation Theory 
D) Critical Theory 
E) Inoculation Theory 
A) Uses and Gratifications Theory 
B) Agenda Setting Theory 
C) Cultivation Theory 
D) Critical Theory 
E) Inoculation Theory

Question 10

The ability to understand the influence of mass media is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to understand the influence of...

Question 11

____________________ are means of communication used for connecting people and interacting actively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are means of communication used for...

Question 12

____________________ is a cumulative process by which television fosters beliefs about social reality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a cumulative process by which...

Question 13

Social media encourage ____________________,which is doing multiple thinks at the same time or in very rapid sequence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social media encourage ____________________,which is doing multiple...

Question 14

The mass media divert attention away from many topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following theories can be used to understand the social media?

Accepted Answer

A) Cultivation Theory 
B) Uses and Gratifications Theory 
C) Agenda Setting 
D) Critical Theory 
E) Attribution Theory 
A) Cultivation Theory 
B) Uses and Gratifications Theory 
C) Agenda Setting 
D) Critical Theory 
E) Attribution Theory

Question 16

____________________ is the process by which mass communication stabilizes and homogenizes social perspectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process by which mass...

Question 17

Social media alter conceptions of

Accepted Answer

A) time. 
B) content. 
C) space. 
D) self. 
E) mass media. 
A) time. 
B) content. 
C) space. 
D) self. 
E) mass media.

Question 18

Violence is news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which theory does gatekeeping refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Uses and Gratifications Theory 
B) Cultivation Theory 
C) Agenda Setting Theory 
D) Critical Theory 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) Uses and Gratifications Theory 
B) Cultivation Theory 
C) Agenda Setting Theory 
D) Critical Theory 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

Which theory assumes that people are active agents who make deliberate choices among media?

Accepted Answer

A) Uses and gratifications theory 
B) Agenda setting theory 
C) Cultivation theory 
D) Critical theory 
E) None of these answers are correct. 
A) Uses and gratifications theory 
B) Agenda setting theory 
C) Cultivation theory 
D) Critical theory 
E) None of these answers are correct.

Which theory assumes the media spotlight some issues,events,and people while downplaying others?

The theory that claims the mass media have the power to represent the ideology of privileged groups as natural and good is

Social media include all of the following EXCEPT

Gays,lesbians,and trans people are making an increased presence in commercial programming.

The three implications of digitization are

Messages transmitted by a source through a mass medium to a large group of people who may not be in direct contact with the source of the messages refers to

A(n)_______________ is a person or group who decides which messages pass through the gates of media to reach consumers.

A(n)____________________ is the person or group of people who decides what information gets through the media to the public.

Which theory states that television promotes a worldview that is inaccurate but viewers nonetheless assume it reflects real life?

The ability to understand the influence of mass media is known as ____________________.

____________________ are means of communication used for connecting people and interacting actively.

____________________ is a cumulative process by which television fosters beliefs about social reality.

Social media encourage ____________________,which is doing multiple thinks at the same time or in very rapid sequence.

The mass media divert attention away from many topics.

Which of the following theories can be used to understand the social media?

____________________ is the process by which mass communication stabilizes and homogenizes social perspectives.

Social media alter conceptions of

Violence is news.

Which theory does gatekeeping refer to?

Which theory assumes that people are active agents who make deliberate choices among media?

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters

Exam 11: Media and Media Literacy

Which theory assumes the media spotlight some issues,events,and people while downplaying others?

The theory that claims the mass media have the power to represent the ideology of privileged groups as natural and good is

Social media include all of the following EXCEPT

Gays,lesbians,and trans people are making an increased presence in commercial programming.

The three implications of digitization are

Messages transmitted by a source through a mass medium to a large group of people who may not be in direct contact with the source of the messages refers to

A(n)_______________ is a person or group who decides which messages pass through the gates of media to reach consumers.

A(n)____________________ is the person or group of people who decides what information gets through the media to the public.

Which theory states that television promotes a worldview that is inaccurate but viewers nonetheless assume it reflects real life?

The ability to understand the influence of mass media is known as ____________________.

____________________ are means of communication used for connecting people and interacting actively.

____________________ is a cumulative process by which television fosters beliefs about social reality.

Social media encourage ____________________,which is doing multiple thinks at the same time or in very rapid sequence.

The mass media divert attention away from many topics.

Which of the following theories can be used to understand the social media?

____________________ is the process by which mass communication stabilizes and homogenizes social perspectives.

Social media alter conceptions of

Violence is news.

Which theory does gatekeeping refer to?

Which theory assumes that people are active agents who make deliberate choices among media?

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters