Advertising and Branded Content Quiz

<p>Deciding what is considered newsworthy and which stories to cover. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be problematic and undermine credibility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Branded content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help consumers understand the purpose and motivation behind the content. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to the internet providing advertisers with more ways to reach people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hoax ads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It offers an unfounded explanation for an event that blames secret, powerful people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it can fulfill a need for belonging, and confirm their existing beliefs and fears. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Real conspiracies tend to involve smaller groups of people, are less complicated, and happen over shorter time periods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hoax ads (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A personalized online environment where content is customized based on user data, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assume the simplest explanation is most likely to be true. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tendency to interpret information in ways that support pre-existing beliefs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a journalist’s political views affect news coverage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom from search and seizure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misinformation intentionally created to cause harm or confusion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in critical thinking and fact-checking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a journalist tries too hard to avoid appearing biased, thus misrepresenting facts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using biased reasoning to defend pre-existing beliefs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The way a journalist approaches and organizes a story. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can deepen social divisions, undermine trust, and harm communities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a journalist's perceptions of a large event cause them to ignore key facts or jump to conclusions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To present facts in an objective and neutral manner. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeking out diverse viewpoints and news sources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary purpose of information is to sell a product or service.

The primary purpose of information is to entertain.

The primary purpose of information is to provoke people to take action.

The primary purpose of information is to document an event or situation.

The primary purpose of information is to persuade with a reasoned argument.

Ads that look and sound like ads, such as TV commercials and print ads.

Ads disguised as news articles or social media posts, designed to be harder to identify.

Making it clear when something is an ad, so consumers can understand its purpose.

The idea that consumers trust news more than ads, impacting how they perceive content.

The blurring line between advertising and journalism, as advertisers place content in news outlets.

Fake ads disguised as genuine videos, aiming to deceive consumers.

An unfounded explanation of an event that blames secret actions of powerful people.

The tendency for people to believe conspiracy theories due to simplified explanations, blame assignment, and confirmation of their beliefs.

Two or more seemingly unrelated events happening at roughly the same time, creating a sense of connection.

People tend to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs, even if it's not entirely accurate.

Social media algorithms personalize content based on your interactions, leading to a loop of similar content.

The simplest explanation is usually the most likely to be true. It's used to determine the most probable explanation for an event.

The tendency to believe that things are connected even when they are not, leading to conspiracy theories.

Personalization algorithms track your online activities to personalize your web experience.

A state where you are only exposed to information that confirms your existing beliefs, often created by personalization algorithms.

Consuming a variety of information sources to avoid falling into filter bubbles.

The practice of presenting information in a way that favors a particular viewpoint, often distorting the objectivity of the news.

The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Misinformation that is entirely fabricated to deceive the public.

The use of humor or exaggeration to critique or mock something.

Misinformation that is deliberately spread to cause harm or sow confusion.

Journalistic practices that ensure credibility and accuracy in news reporting.

Journalists use various approaches to minimize bias in their reporting, such as using multiple sources and giving all sides of an issue a voice.