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Explain the ethical standards recommended for journalists, as described in the text above.
The ethical standards recommended for journalists include: being fair, honest, and courageous when reporting news; treating sources and colleagues with respect; being free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know; and being obligated to the audience and to each other as journalists.
What is the purpose of the voluntary movie rating system adopted by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)?
The purpose of the voluntary movie rating system adopted by the MPAA is to provide a simple movie rating system that depends for its enforcement on cooperation from filmmakers, theater owners, and the movie-going public, aiming to guide audiences about the content of the movies.
What are the guidelines set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for advertising?
The guidelines set by the FTC for advertising include preventing fraudulent advertising, requiring truth and advertising, ensuring that ads are truthful, not misleading, and when appropriate, backed by scientific evidence. The FTC enforces these laws and applies the same standards regardless of where the ad appears.
What are the core values of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as mentioned in the text?
The core values of PRSA, as mentioned in the text, are advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty, and fairness.
What are the four important ethical standards recommended by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)?
Seek the truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, and be accountable.
What does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) require in advertising, as mentioned in the text?
Truthful, not misleading, and backed by scientific evidence.
What are the core values of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)?
Advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty, and fairness.
What is the name of the film based on the story of journalist Stephen Glass, who fabricated stories for publications such as the New Republic and Rolling Stone magazine?
Shattered Glass.
What was the ethical dilemma involving visual journalism discussed in the text?
The ethical dilemma involved publishing a picture of a man who fell from the top of the tower after 9/11.
"Ethical Dilemmas in Decision Making" Quiz: Test your ability to navigate conflicting loyalties and ethical challenges in decision making. Explore scenarios where personal, professional, and societal loyalties clash, and prioritize competing values to find the best course of action.
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