Communication Revolutions

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What is the main characteristic of the electronic media?

Use of electricity (correct)

Mass production of print materials

Permanent codification of practices

Use of digital codes

What is the primary function of television in the analogue type?

Advertising global products

Online business transactions

Watching international events

Watching US Presidents' speeches and UN Security Council Meetings (correct)

What is the main effect of cultural differentialism on globalization?

Political stability

Cultural exchange and understanding

Economic growth

Clash of civilizations (correct)

What is the significance of the printing press in the context of globalization?

It gave everyone access to information that was once available only to the rich and powerful Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of digital media?

Reliance on digital codes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of digital media in politics?

Campaigning and advancing political platforms Signup and view all the answers

What has television done to people's dining habits?

Moved people from dining tables to living rooms Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the development of new media?

Extended human senses but dulled communication capacities Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of exchanging information before writing?

Orally, through storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of relying on writing for information exchange?

Dulled people's capacity to remember Signup and view all the answers

What did the spread of global media lead to in the 1960s?

A contraction of people's perception of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative effect of using cell phones?

They have made users more prone to multitasking and distraction Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the globalization of media according to the text?

The proliferation of Asian culture worldwide Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable example of the globalization of media mentioned in the text?

The appeal of Japanese brands such as Hello Kitty and Pokémon Signup and view all the answers

What is a democratic potential of social media mentioned in the text?

The ability for anyone with internet to access information Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Twitter during the Arab Spring?

It was used to organize and disseminate information by activists Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the negative effects of social media mentioned in the text?

The dark side of social media Signup and view all the answers

What started the 'women's march' against newly installed US President Donald Trump?

A tweet from a lawyer Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of people placing themselves in online bubbles with like-minded individuals?

Cyberbalkanization Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of being in an online echo chamber?

Increased partisanship and closed-mindedness Signup and view all the answers

Who has been known to exploit social media bubbles to manipulate public opinion?

Vladimir Putin Signup and view all the answers

Why can fake information spread easily on social media?

Because social media has few content filters Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe users who are paid to harass political opponents on social media?

Trolls Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the inexpensiveness of social media?

It makes it a cheap tool for government propaganda Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of humanitarian assistance in achieving peace?

Promoting poverty reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of World Vision's humanitarian efforts?

Helping children, families, and communities overcome poverty and injustice Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate outcome of faith-centered intervention in humanitarian efforts?

Reducing poverty and injustice Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of economic equality in achieving peace?

It is a prerequisite for achieving peace Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of humanitarian organizations like World Vision?

To help children, families, and communities overcome poverty and injustice Signup and view all the answers

How do humanitarian efforts contribute to achieving peace?

By advancing poverty reduction and economic equality Signup and view all the answers