Mass Communication in Health and Social Development
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What is the primary concern of mass communication?

  • Communication only with educators
  • Communication with large segments of the population and the general public (correct)
  • Communication only with policymakers
  • Communication with small groups of people

    • What is one of the key functions of mass communication in relation to health and social development?

  • To create a hostile environment for new health issues
  • To create a favorable environment for new health issues or social determinants of health (correct)
  • To only educate policymakers on health issues
  • To only entertain the public on health issues

    • What is one of the possible outcomes of purposeful mass communication in relation to health and social development?

  • People will participate in community events or new social movements (correct)
  • People will stop participating in community events
  • People will only focus on policymakers' decisions
  • People will only focus on individual health issues

    • What is a key action area in health communication?

    <p>Mass communication with large segments of the population and the general public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic function of mass communication?

    <p>To inform, educate, entertain, motivate action, and build community on issues of public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the results of mass communication in relation to health and social development?

    <p>People will adopt new health and social behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mass communication in creating a favorable environment for new or recurring health issues?

    <p>To inform, educate, and motivate action on public health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of mass communication on community events and social movements?

    <p>It can motivate people to participate in community events and social movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mass communication and health communication?

    <p>Health communication is a key action area in mass communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of purposeful mass communication in health and social development?

    <p>To create a favorable environment for health and social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mass communication in promoting health and social behaviors?

    <p>It can inspire people to adopt healthy behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mass communication and social determinants of health?

    <p>Mass communication can influence social determinants of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key area of research and practice that concerns communication with large segments of the population and the general public?

    <p>Mass Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary purposes of mass communication?

    <p>All of these</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential outcome of purposeful mass communication?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mass communication and health communication?

    <p>Health communication is a key action area in mass communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of mass communication in health and social development?

    <p>To motivate people to adopt new health behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential result of mass communication on community events and social movements?

    <p>Increased participation in community events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mass Media and New Media Communication

    • Mass communication is a field of research and practice that focuses on communicating with large segments of the population and the general public.
    • It is a key action area in health communication, particularly in relation to practical applications.

    Functions of Mass Communication

    • Informing the public on issues of public interest
    • Educating the public on various topics
    • Entertaining the public through various media forms
    • Motivating action among the public on specific issues
    • Building community around issues of public interest

    Mass Communication in Health and Social Development

    • Purposeful mass communication is crucial in creating a favorable environment for new or recurring health issues
    • It helps to promote social determinants of health, policies, products, and services
    • Effective mass communication can support and open up opportunities for other communication areas and activities
    • It can motivate people to participate in community events or new social movements
    • It can also encourage people to adopt new health and social behaviors

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    This quiz covers the functions and importance of mass communication in health and social development, including its role in informing, educating, and motivating the public on health issues and promoting social determinants of health.

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