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According to Wolfsfeld's principles, what does it mean when political power can usually be translated into power over all forms of media?
According to Wolfsfeld's principles, what does it mean when political power can usually be translated into power over all forms of media?
- There is a complete separation between political power and media influence.
- Politicians have absolute control over public opinion through the media.
- The media is completely biased towards those in political power.
- Political actors can control the content and narrative across different media channels. (correct)
In the context of Wolfsfeld's principles, why is there no such thing as objective journalism?
In the context of Wolfsfeld's principles, why is there no such thing as objective journalism?
- All media outlets intentionally present biased information to the public.
- Journalists are inherently biased and cannot report news objectively.
- Objective journalism is unattainable due to the influence of political actors.
- Every political story in the media is influenced by a certain bias. (correct)
How do all forms of media's dedication to telling good stories impact the political processes, based on Wolfsfeld's principles?
How do all forms of media's dedication to telling good stories impact the political processes, based on Wolfsfeld's principles?
- It leads to a more informed public with unbiased information.
- The media influences policy-making through objective reporting.
- Media narratives become aligned with the interests of political actors.
- Good storytelling often distorts the reality of political events. (correct)
According to Wolfsfeld, what is the significance of elites receiving more positive media coverage?
According to Wolfsfeld, what is the significance of elites receiving more positive media coverage?
What aspect distinguishes state media from free market media in terms of political control?
What aspect distinguishes state media from free market media in terms of political control?
What does Herman and Chomsky's propaganda model suggest about market forces and media behavior?
What does Herman and Chomsky's propaganda model suggest about market forces and media behavior?
What is the main purpose of frames in media?
What is the main purpose of frames in media?
What is the significance of the media filter related to size and ownership as discussed by Chomsky and Herman?
What is the significance of the media filter related to size and ownership as discussed by Chomsky and Herman?
How does the concept of 'churnalism' fit into the discussion about media sourcing according to Davies?
How does the concept of 'churnalism' fit into the discussion about media sourcing according to Davies?
What is the primary effect of the ideological hegemony discussed in the text?
What is the primary effect of the ideological hegemony discussed in the text?
