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What is one way to manage response to a terrorist event according to the text?
What is one way to manage response to a terrorist event according to the text?
- By fabricating an alternative reality through the media
- By reporting on the original incident and encouraging public discussion
- By glorifying acts of terror in the media
- By shaping the narrative through highlighting, ignoring, and exaggerating (correct)
In what type of society is the media more likely to be hijacked by terrorist groups or sympathizers?
In what type of society is the media more likely to be hijacked by terrorist groups or sympathizers?
- Non-democratic societies with limited press freedom (correct)
- Societies with a strong military presence
- Democratic societies with a free press
- Societies with a high level of literacy
What is the main argument made by scholars who suggest that the media causes terrorism?
What is the main argument made by scholars who suggest that the media causes terrorism?
- That the media has no influence on terrorist behavior
- That the media inspires extremists to perform terrorist acts (correct)
- That the media is solely responsible for terrorist attacks
- That the media only reports on terrorist incidents
What is an example of how the media can assist terrorists in performing attacks, according to the text?
What is an example of how the media can assist terrorists in performing attacks, according to the text?
What is the main goal of terrorist groups in terms of media coverage, according to the text?
What is the main goal of terrorist groups in terms of media coverage, according to the text?
What is the role of the media in shaping public opinion on terrorist incidents?
What is the role of the media in shaping public opinion on terrorist incidents?
Who is quoted in the text as stating that the media is a key battleground in the war on terrorism?
Who is quoted in the text as stating that the media is a key battleground in the war on terrorism?
What is the main criticism of the idea that the media causes terrorism?
What is the main criticism of the idea that the media causes terrorism?
What is the significance of the Mumbai Attacks in 2008, according to the text?
What is the significance of the Mumbai Attacks in 2008, according to the text?
Why might some scholars argue that the media should not show visual acts of terror?
Why might some scholars argue that the media should not show visual acts of terror?
What is a common characteristic of mainstream media?
What is a common characteristic of mainstream media?
What is an example of alternative media?
What is an example of alternative media?
What is the primary difference between mass media and localized media?
What is the primary difference between mass media and localized media?
What is an example of official media?
What is an example of official media?
What is the primary characteristic of traditional media?
What is the primary characteristic of traditional media?
What is the primary difference between government media and private media?
What is the primary difference between government media and private media?
What is the primary purpose of private media outlets, especially those that are private, in relation to government policy or decisions?
What is the primary purpose of private media outlets, especially those that are private, in relation to government policy or decisions?
What is the term used to describe journalists who expose corrupt practices or scandals?
What is the term used to describe journalists who expose corrupt practices or scandals?
What is the role of the media in creating a body of informed citizens?
What is the role of the media in creating a body of informed citizens?
What is the term used to describe the media's ability to decide what to talk about and how to talk about it?
What is the term used to describe the media's ability to decide what to talk about and how to talk about it?
What is the role of the media in relation to government policy initiatives, according to the text?
What is the role of the media in relation to government policy initiatives, according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the media's role in promoting certain narratives and attacking others?
What is the term used to describe the media's role in promoting certain narratives and attacking others?
What is the primary purpose of social media, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of social media, according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the media's role in seeking out the truth at home or abroad?
What is the term used to describe the media's role in seeking out the truth at home or abroad?
What is the example of a media outlet that serves as a propaganda tool to undermine the Saudi government, according to the text?
What is the example of a media outlet that serves as a propaganda tool to undermine the Saudi government, according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the media's role in deciding what topics to talk about and how to talk about them, which often relates to the media outlet's own position?
What is the term used to describe the media's role in deciding what topics to talk about and how to talk about them, which often relates to the media outlet's own position?
What is the primary driver of certain media outlets' reporting style and stories covered?
What is the primary driver of certain media outlets' reporting style and stories covered?
What is one of the ways in which media outlets can dissuade people from following extremist or terrorist paths?
What is one of the ways in which media outlets can dissuade people from following extremist or terrorist paths?
What is the consequence of media outlets' focus on the causes of an attack, especially if there is state culpability?
What is the consequence of media outlets' focus on the causes of an attack, especially if there is state culpability?
What is the role of media outlets in relation to terrorism, according to some scholars?
What is the role of media outlets in relation to terrorism, according to some scholars?
Why do media outlets often focus on the act of terrorism rather than its causes?
Why do media outlets often focus on the act of terrorism rather than its causes?
What is the consequence of media outlets' ability to provide a platform for ordinary people to express their views?
What is the consequence of media outlets' ability to provide a platform for ordinary people to express their views?
Why do media outlets often engage in distracting people from overly serious topics that have the potential to create societal tensions or generate psychological problems for individuals?
Why do media outlets often engage in distracting people from overly serious topics that have the potential to create societal tensions or generate psychological problems for individuals?
What is the role of media outlets in conditioning the masses to think in a certain way?
What is the role of media outlets in conditioning the masses to think in a certain way?
Why do media outlets often prioritize making money over their role in relation to terrorism?
Why do media outlets often prioritize making money over their role in relation to terrorism?
What is the consequence of the lack of editorial scrutiny on social media?
What is the consequence of the lack of editorial scrutiny on social media?
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