Understanding Bias in Media

Understanding Bias in Media

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Philosophy

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial discusses the concept of bias, explaining how it affects perception and decision-making. It provides examples, such as a parent's bias towards their child in sports, and explores how bias can be subconscious. The tutorial also examines media bias, using Fox News and CNN as examples, to illustrate how news can be presented with a slant. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to be biased?

To always be correct

To have no opinions at all

To be influenced by personal opinions

To have a neutral perspective

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of the parent and the basketball team, what is the parent's bias based on?

The parent's dislike for the coach

The parent's relationship with their child

The parent's knowledge of basketball

The parent's favorite team

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can personal preferences lead to bias?

By making decisions based on facts

By influencing opinions subconsciously

By ignoring all personal feelings

By always being objective

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of bias in media?

Presenting news without any perspective

Ignoring all political stories

Reporting facts without any context

Favoring stories that align with their political stance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Fox News typically present news stories?

With a conservative perspective

With a liberal perspective

With a focus on international news

Without any bias

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested way to view news stories to avoid bias?

From an alien's perspective

From a single news source

From a political perspective

From a biased perspective

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does CNN typically react to actions by Donald Trump?

By ignoring them

By presenting them neutrally

By criticizing them

By supporting them

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