BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Media Impact on Society 4

Question 1

Which phenomenon occurs when news coverage of crime consistently overrepresents certain racial groups as perpetrators, shaping audience perceptions?

Accepted Answer

Representation bias

Answer

Representation bias in crime reporting can distort public perception of race and crime, reinforcing stereotypes that diverge from actual crime statistics.

Question 2

What is the primary concern with 'native advertising' from a media ethics standpoint?

Accepted Answer

It blurs the line between editorial content and paid promotion

Answer

Native advertising mimics the look and feel of editorial content, raising ethical concerns about transparency and the potential to mislead audiences.

Question 3

The 'digital divide' in the context of media impact primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unequal access to digital technology and internet connectivity across populations

Answer

The digital divide describes disparities in access to and use of digital technologies based on socioeconomic status, geography, age, or education.

Question 4

Which concept explains why people seek out media that confirms their existing beliefs and avoid challenging information?

Accepted Answer

Selective exposure

Answer

Selective exposure theory holds that individuals prefer information consistent with their pre-existing attitudes, contributing to polarization and echo chambers.

Question 5

A journalist uncovers government corruption by publishing leaked classified documents. The government seeks an injunction to stop publication. This conflict involves which core principle?

Accepted Answer

Prior restraint vs. freedom of the press

Answer

This scenario directly invokes the prior restraint doctrine, pitting government attempts to suppress publication against First Amendment press freedoms, as in the Pentagon Papers case.

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Media Impact on Society 4