Media Bias and Ethics Quiz
10 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main goal of journalism ethics?

  • To provide biased news
  • To manipulate and divide the audience
  • To ensure truth and accuracy, fairness and impartiality, and accountability (correct)
  • To present sensational language

Why do journalists put a 'spin' on a story?

  • To provide objective, measurable facts
  • To present a dramatic or sensational language
  • To ensure truth and accuracy in reporting
  • To prevent readers from getting a precise take on what happened (correct)

What percentage of Americans believe traditional news sources report fake news, falsehoods, or purposely misleading content?

  • 85%
  • 60%
  • 50%
  • 72% (correct)

What is the purpose of AllSides' Media Bias Chart™ and Fact Check Bias Chart™?

<p>To provide balanced newsfeed and ratings for media bias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'spin doctors' refer to in the context of early 20th-century journalism?

<p>Public Relations and Advertising executives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'spin' referring to in the context of media bias?

<p>Vague, dramatic, or sensational language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of 'spin' as a form of media bias?

<p>Clouding a reader's view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do AllSides' Media Bias Chart™ and Fact Check Bias Chart™ aim to address?

<p>Offer balanced newsfeed and ratings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for media consumers to learn how to spot different types of media bias?

<p>To avoid being misled or manipulated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'spin doctors' refer to in the context of early 20th-century journalism?

<p>Public relations professionals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser