Media Terms Quiz

What does "The Media" refer to?

• A single communication channel

• A collective term for mass communication

• The process of encoding messages

• A type of fake news

What are "Media effects"?

• The process of encoding messages

• The influences and consequences of media messages on audiences

• The ability to access media

• The plural of medium

What does "Decoding" refer to?

• The process of putting messages together

• The outdated idea of textual determinism

• The process of breaking down messages to understand them

• The plural of medium

Why is it important to distinguish between media messages and media effects?

• To understand the process of encoding

• To differentiate between the content and its impact on audiences

• To learn about textual determinism

• To identify fake news

What distinguishes disinformation from misinformation?

• Disinformation is always true

• Disinformation is spread with the intent to mislead

• Disinformation uses humor and satire

• Disinformation is verifiable

Which type of source uses humor and irony to comment on current events?

• Clickbait

• Junk Science

• Satire

• Hate News

What does junk science promote?

• Credible news

• Discredited conspiracy theories

• Ethical journalism

• Verifiable information

What is a feature of hate news?

• Promotes inclusion and diversity

• Actively promotes racism and exclusion

• Provides ethical journalism

• Uses humor to comment on events

What is the main goal of clickbait?

• To provide accurate information

• To generate traffic with exaggerated headlines

• To support political goals

• To circulate ethical journalism

What is a characteristic of credible sources?

• They never make mistakes

• They rely on multiple sources and issue corrections

• They use disinformation

• They promote conspiracy theories