Media Bias Notes

Media Bias Notes

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes bias???

• when you refuse to pick a side

• when you remain neutral or impartial to something

• a political party

• when thoughts, feelings, or personal preferences get in the way of the facts

Multiple Choice

Which one of these would be an unbiased response to the question: "Ms. Donehoo, who is your favorite student?"

• My favorite students are the ones that have As in my class.

• "My favorite student is Christopher Robinson in 12th grade!"

• I don't have a favorite student, I like all of my students the same!

• I don't know who my favorite is, but my least favorite student is...."

Multiple Choice

Unbiased can mean remaining neutral, in the middle, or not picking a side, but it can also mean...

• judging people secretly

• presenting only the facts

• letting your opinions get in the way

• basing your decisions on your personal preferences

Multiple Choice

a journalist accidently printing that a man was shot and killed at 4:07 pm when really it was 4:07 am is an example of...

• Propaganda

• Misinformation

• Disinfomation

• Unbiased

Multiple Choice

This campaign poster of Obama is an example of...

• propaganda

• misinfomation

• disinformation

• unbia

Multiple Choice

Media Bias refers to...

• When someone lets their person feelings, emotions, or preferences get in the way of the facts

• When someone works very hard to remain neutral, or in the middle, of a situation or decision

• When journalists or news organizations allow their own opinions to affect what they report and how they report it

• When people become addicted to social media sights such as Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, and Facebook...

Multiple Choice

These photos of Trump's inauguration crowds can best be described as...

• propaganda

• misinformation

• disinformation

• unbiased

Multiple Choice

Liberal media refers to news, journalists, or organizations that favor which political party?

• Democratic

• Republican

• Conservative

• Independents

Multiple Choice

Which of these people is NOT a notable DEMOCRAT?

• Senator John Lewis

• Former President Barack Obama

• President Joe Biden

• Former President George W. Bush

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a source of Liberal Media?

• CNN

• New York Times

• Huffington Post

• Fox News Channel

Multiple Choice

Conservative Media refers to news organizations or journalists that favor which political party?

• Democratic

• Republican

• Liberal

• Independents

Multiple Choice

Which color is associated with the Democratic party?

• blue

• red

• green

• white

Multiple Choice

Which animal is associated with the Republican party?

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Eagle

• Bear

Multiple Choice

"Joe Biden Considered the Worst President of All Time in New Poll" would most likely be the headline for which type of source...

• Liberal Media

• Conservative Media

Multiple Choice

Ideally, news sources should be...

• Biased

• Propganda

• Liberal

• Unbiased

Multiple Choice

Media sources that "lean" in favor of the Democratic party lean which direction?

• Right

• Backwards

• Sideways

• Left

Multiple Choice

Confirmation Bias is...

• When you confirm that you are a Democrat based off the news that you watch

• Selecting news sources or stories that already confirm what side you are on or what you believe

• When you have an unbiased opinion about things that are important

• When you post banners or signs that show which side your bias is on...

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