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What type of manipulation does a firm use when it controls information to promote a client's products or services?
What type of manipulation does a firm use when it controls information to promote a client's products or services?
- Motion manipulation
- Media manipulation (correct)
- Digital manipulation
- Audio manipulation
Which firm directly contributes to a company’s profitability by generating sales of goods and services?
Which firm directly contributes to a company’s profitability by generating sales of goods and services?
- Administration firm
- Advertising firm (correct)
- Consulting firm
- Production firm
What is the primary aim of a public relations firm?
What is the primary aim of a public relations firm?
- Sell products
- Administer company operations
- Produce media content
- Change the public’s action by influencing opinions (correct)
What term describes information that is withheld for public safety and protection?
What term describes information that is withheld for public safety and protection?
Exaggerating news about a viral infection can be considered an example of what?
Exaggerating news about a viral infection can be considered an example of what?
What type of manipulation involves releasing information intended to deceive the public?
What type of manipulation involves releasing information intended to deceive the public?
Which manipulation targets consumers’ beliefs and emotions regarding a product?
Which manipulation targets consumers’ beliefs and emotions regarding a product?
What type of manipulation is commonly used during election campaigns to harm a politician's image?
What type of manipulation is commonly used during election campaigns to harm a politician's image?
What is the primary goal of manipulative information in advertising?
What is the primary goal of manipulative information in advertising?
What does consumer confusion refer to?
What does consumer confusion refer to?
Which technique is used in crowd manipulation?
Which technique is used in crowd manipulation?
How can propaganda negatively affect an opponent’s image?
How can propaganda negatively affect an opponent’s image?
Which of the following best describes psychological manipulation in media?
Which of the following best describes psychological manipulation in media?
What impact do creative packaging and promotions have on consumers?
What impact do creative packaging and promotions have on consumers?
Why might a marketing firm use crowd manipulation?
Why might a marketing firm use crowd manipulation?
What is a potential consequence of consumer confusion?
What is a potential consequence of consumer confusion?
What is gatekeeping primarily concerned with?
What is gatekeeping primarily concerned with?
Which of the following is an example of manipulation through fear mongering?
Which of the following is an example of manipulation through fear mongering?
What is a key limitation of manipulative information?
What is a key limitation of manipulative information?
How does psychological manipulation through advertising operate?
How does psychological manipulation through advertising operate?
Which statement accurately reflects the advantages of manipulative information?
Which statement accurately reflects the advantages of manipulative information?
What constitutes a hoax in the context of manipulative information?
What constitutes a hoax in the context of manipulative information?
In the case of a gas leak accident, why might only few casualties be reported?
In the case of a gas leak accident, why might only few casualties be reported?
Which technique is typically NOT used in psychological manipulation by advertising agencies?
Which technique is typically NOT used in psychological manipulation by advertising agencies?
Flashcards
Public Relations Firm
Public Relations Firm
Firms that aim to influence public opinion in favor of their client by shaping their perception and actions.
Media Manipulation
Media Manipulation
The practice of controlling the flow of information to create a favorable image or promote products/services.
Hoax
Hoax
The act of intentionally spreading false information to deceive the public, often for personal gain.
Fearmongering
Fearmongering
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Psychological Manipulation
Psychological Manipulation
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Celebrity Endorsements
Celebrity Endorsements
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Gatekeeping
Gatekeeping
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Propaganda
Propaganda
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Manipulative Information and Media
Manipulative Information and Media
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Consumer Confusion
Consumer Confusion
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Crowd Manipulation
Crowd Manipulation
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Advantages of Manipulative Information
Advantages of Manipulative Information
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Limitations of Manipulative Information
Limitations of Manipulative Information
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Control and Order Through Manipulative Information
Control and Order Through Manipulative Information
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Study Notes
Manipulative Information and Media
- Media manipulation involves using materials, programs, and applications to formulate new information.
- Media manipulation is a strategy used by advertising firms to control information in favor of a client to promote their product or service.
Summative Test Questions
- Question 1: Media manipulation, aimed at promoting a good image, utilizes audio, motion, media, or multimedia manipulation. The correct answer is media manipulation.
- Question 2: Production firms generate the sales and directly contribute to company profitability.
- Question 3: Public relations firms aim to influence public opinion in favor of a client.
- Question 4: Information withheld for safety or protection of the public uses gatekeeping.
- Question 5: Exaggerating viral infection news to instill fear exemplifies fearmongering.
- Question 6: Hoaxes are a type of manipulation that intends to deceive the public.
- Question 7: Psychological manipulation targets consumer belief, emotion, and reasoning towards a product or service.
- Question 8: Exposing hidden wealth during political campaigns is a form of manipulation.
- Question 9: "Buy One, Take One" promotions belong to consumer confusion tactics.
- Question 10: Creating false survey outcomes to promote a product is a form of psychological manipulation.
What I Know
- General: Manipulative information is used to deceive, influence emotions, and manipulate beliefs.
- Other Tactics: Crowd manipulation, celebrity endorsements, consumer confusion, and fearmongering are additional manipulative strategies.
Additional Information
- Media Manipulation: Covers various types of information spread, including programs, applications, and materials used to formulate new information.
- Consumer Confusion: The state of mind during purchasing related to lack of confidence and incorrect decisions, often caused by an abundance of similar products in the market.
- Crowd Manipulation: Advertising tactics based on crowd psychology to engage, control, and influence consumer desires, emphasizing demand for advertised products.
- Propaganda: Dissemination of information by advertising firms aimed at promoting their clients' image while hindering opponents'.
- Gatekeeping: A type of manipulation where provided information is filtered for dissemination—this can be a part of protecting a certain image, broadcasting, the internet, or other forms of communiqué.
- Celebrity Endorsements: Using celebrities to endorse and attest to the quality and effectiveness of a product or service.
- Hoaxes: The use of deceitful and manipulative information.
- Fearmongering: Dissemination of exaggerated or frightening rumors or tactics aimed at instilling fear in the public.
- Psychological Manipulation: Used by advertising agencies to affect beliefs, emotions, or reasoning toward specific products, services, or situations.
- Advantages and Limitations of Information Manipulation: Benefits include boosting public image and control over publicized information, while drawbacks include bias, misleading facts, and concealed sensitive issues.
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