Media Theories Overview

False (B)

Oversees content, style, and publication flow.

<p>Photo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hybrid = Mix of subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising Grocery Store Model = Focus on impulse buys at checkout lines Controlled Circulation = Free distribution to targeted audiences, funded by advertisers Specialized = Targeted content based on demographics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media shapes viewers’ perceptions of reality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A phenomenon where individuals refrain from expressing their opinions if they feel they are in the minority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selective Exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Learning Theory = Learning behaviors through observation and imitation Third-Person Effect = Belief that media affects others more than oneself Uses and Gratifications = Seeking media to satisfy specific personal needs Parasocial Relationships = One-sided emotional connections with media figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A compulsive need to consume media leading to negative effects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He invented the printing press, which made printed materials widely accessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yellow Journalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system that restricts access unless a subscription is paid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestick</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highlights for Children = Educational content for children Consumer Reports = Unbiased product reviews Saturday Evening Post = General-interest content Ladies’ Home Journal = Influenced consumer habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Objective, fact-based reporting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring government and corporate power and holding them accountable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Penny</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saturday Evening Post (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serving specific ethnic or cultural communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pioneered iconic photojournalism, influencing visual storytelling in media.

Declined as advertising moved to television, hurting print revenues.

Combines subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising for revenue.

Creates targeted content based on specific audience characteristics.

Captures images to enhance and complement written articles.

Prolonged media exposure shapes perceptions, making reality seem dangerous.

Media influences the importance of issues by controlling topics covered.

People prefer media that aligns with their beliefs, reinforcing biases.

People learn behaviors through observation and imitation in media portrayals.

One-sided emotional connections to media personalities without interaction.

Focuses on why people actively seek media to fulfill specific needs.

Belief that media impacts others more than oneself, minimizing personal influence.

People with minority opinions may withhold views to avoid isolation.

Classification of cultural products as high, middle, or low based on perceived intellectual value.

Sensationalized news reporting that exaggerates facts to attract readers, often lacking accuracy.

Affordable newspapers targeting the general public, focusing on local and human-interest stories.

Media's responsibility to monitor government and corporate actions, holding them accountable.

Differences in media consumption patterns between younger and older generations.

A system that restricts access to content unless paid for, requiring subscriptions.

Areas with limited access to credible local news, often due to the decline of newspapers.

Media often reinforces existing beliefs without changing opinions significantly.

Media significantly impacts behavior and perceptions, especially during crises.

Revolutionized long-distance communication, allowing news to spread quickly.

Publications targeting specific audiences based on interests or demographics.

A publication known for unbiased product reviews and advocacy for consumers.

Unplanned purchases influenced by strategic product placements.

One of the longest-running magazines known for general-interest content and iconic covers.