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What is the primary argument of the ruling elite perspective on media?
What is the primary argument of the ruling elite perspective on media?
Which of the following best describes the concept of moral panic?
Which of the following best describes the concept of moral panic?
What principle does the professional subculture in journalism emphasize?
What principle does the professional subculture in journalism emphasize?
How does sensationalism in media typically manifest?
How does sensationalism in media typically manifest?
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What is the significance of normalization in the context of drug use?
What is the significance of normalization in the context of drug use?
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What do the owners of media companies primarily focus on according to the money machine concept?
What do the owners of media companies primarily focus on according to the money machine concept?
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Which process inflates fears about certain societal issues according to the moral panic model?
Which process inflates fears about certain societal issues according to the moral panic model?
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What is a key factor that can lead to the acceptance of deviant activities in society?
What is a key factor that can lead to the acceptance of deviant activities in society?
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What characterizes an open drug market?
What characterizes an open drug market?
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Which of the following best describes a closed drug market?
Which of the following best describes a closed drug market?
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How does poverty influence drug trade involvement?
How does poverty influence drug trade involvement?
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Which factor does NOT facilitate drug trade?
Which factor does NOT facilitate drug trade?
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What misconception exists about the drug trade’s financial impact?
What misconception exists about the drug trade’s financial impact?
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Which statement accurately reflects the nature of drug trafficking organizations?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of drug trafficking organizations?
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What is a benefit of the drug trade in economic terms?
What is a benefit of the drug trade in economic terms?
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Which of the following is a common social mechanism used in drug transactions?
Which of the following is a common social mechanism used in drug transactions?
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Which model argues that drug use does not cause hard drug use but rather multiple factors cause both?
Which model argues that drug use does not cause hard drug use but rather multiple factors cause both?
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What effect can positive attitudes towards drug use among friends have on a person's behavior?
What effect can positive attitudes towards drug use among friends have on a person's behavior?
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Which model suggests that drug addiction causes criminal behavior due to the need for money?
Which model suggests that drug addiction causes criminal behavior due to the need for money?
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What does the psychopharmacological model imply about drug use and violence?
What does the psychopharmacological model imply about drug use and violence?
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Which type of drug trafficking model involves both growing drug-bearing plants and chemical extraction?
Which type of drug trafficking model involves both growing drug-bearing plants and chemical extraction?
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What is a primary characteristic of a 'network' in drug trafficking?
What is a primary characteristic of a 'network' in drug trafficking?
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What does the correlation criterion indicate in the context of drug use and crime?
What does the correlation criterion indicate in the context of drug use and crime?
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In the context of drug-related violence, what does 'systemic violence' refer to?
In the context of drug-related violence, what does 'systemic violence' refer to?
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Which model states that crime is amplified by drug use and addiction?
Which model states that crime is amplified by drug use and addiction?
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What is a key feature of avoidance as a conflict resolution method among non-violent drug sellers?
What is a key feature of avoidance as a conflict resolution method among non-violent drug sellers?
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Which statement best describes the 'unintentional' violence model in drug use?
Which statement best describes the 'unintentional' violence model in drug use?
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What is the primary focus of the 'pure chemical' drug distribution model?
What is the primary focus of the 'pure chemical' drug distribution model?
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Which model best explains the relationship where many who are addicted to drugs were already engaged in criminal activities?
Which model best explains the relationship where many who are addicted to drugs were already engaged in criminal activities?
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Study Notes
Ruling Elite Theory
- Media intentionally serves the interests of the ruling class.
- Society is socialized to accept this biased presentation.
- Media distorts truth to benefit the elite, maintaining their power.
Money Machine Theory
- Media owners prioritize profit over ideology.
- News coverage is driven by viewership and profit potential.
Grassroots Theory
- Media responds to public biases.
- News focuses on stories appealing to the general public, often sensationalizing events.
Professional Subculture Theory
- News is shaped by journalistic ethics and practices.
- These involve verification, accuracy, human storytelling, and audience awareness.
Moral Panic
- Widespread public fear about a social issue.
- Often, a stereotyped subgroup is blamed.
- Stages include: concern, hostility, consensus, disproportionality, volatility.
Sensationalism
- Exaggerated or fabricated information used to evoke strong reactions.
Normalization
- Increased acceptance and normalcy of certain activities/actions.
- Cannabis use increasingly seen similarly to other behaviors.
Marijuana and Hard Drug Use
Pharmacological School
- Marijuana directly causes hard drug use.
- Focuses on the physiological effects; ignores social factors.
Sociocultural Model
- Marijuana use influences by surrounding social circles.
- Positive attitudes toward drug use increase hard drug access.
- Drug use can become a defining identity.
Predisposition Model
- Marijuana use isn't the cause of hard drug use.
- Multiple factors contribute to drug and crime.
Drugs and Crime
Enslavement Model
- Drug dependence drives individuals to commit crimes.
- Drug addiction and cost are factors of crime.
Predisposition Model
- Predisposition toward crime and drugs predates involvement.
- Not all who use drugs become criminals.
- Argues this model is opposite of the other.
Intensification Model
- Drug use intensifies pre-existing criminal behavior.
- Drug use exacerbates criminal tendencies.
Drugs and Violent Crime
Psychopharmacological Model
- Psychoactive drug effects cause violence.
- Drug use is a trigger for acts against others.
Intensification/Economic Compulsive
- Drug use intensifies crime (overlap with enslavement model).
Systemic Violence Model
- Drug markets create violence through social factors and weaknesses.
- Lack of regulation, conflict, and use of drugs/weapons causes violence.
Drug Trafficking Networks
Pure Agricultural Model
- Drug distribution of substances directly from the source (plants).
Pure Chemical Model
- Fully lab-processed drug creation and distribution.
Mixed Model
- Agricultural sourcing with lab processing.
Drug Trafficking Networks (Types)
- Market: Independent people with business-like operations (no social ties).
- Network: Interconnected people with social ties for control, trust, and relationships.
- Wheel: Centralized core manages smaller nodes; controls operations.
- Chain: Independent nodes with complementing functions, no central group; Organized into cells.
Retail Drug Markets
- Open: Public drug markets with easy access.
- Closed: Drugs sold within social groups.
- Semi-open: More cautious about sellers; screening buyers.
- Dark web: Online markets for anonymity.
Factors Facilitating Drug Trade
• Prohibition • Poverty • Weak/corrupt government • Globalization
Myths about Drug Trafficking
- Myth of Market Centralization: Drug trade isn't a single, centralized hierarchy.
- Size of Drug Trade: Inflated estimates; not larger than many other sectors.
- Drug Trade as Economic Liability: Negative economic impacts, but also related economic benefits.
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Description
This quiz explores various media theories including Ruling Elite Theory, Money Machine Theory, and Grassroots Theory. Test your understanding of how media influences public perception and the role of journalistic practices. Delve into concepts like moral panic and sensationalism to see their effects on society.
