Media Bias

When you think of "mass media", what is the first thing that comes to mind?

• A social media app (Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, etc).

• A news media network like CNN, MSNBC, Fox news

• A newspaper (NY Times, Washington Post, etc)

• A news magazine (Newsweek, Time, etc)

What is media bias?

• The perception that the media is reporting the news in a partial or prejudiced manner

• I have no idea.

Since we are no longer in school and are not forced to watch CNN 10, I no longer watch or keep up with any news network.

• Yes this statement describes me.

• No, I am actually watching and reading more about current events than ever.

• Don't tell anyone, but I still log on to watch Carl Azuz.

All of the following are ways the media influences public policy EXCEPT

• focuses attention on selected issues

• offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

• holding government officials accountable to the public

• gives money to political parties

If you find it online, it must be true.

• True
• False

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Stories in a social media news feed use sensationalism and exaggerated language to

• put you to sleep
• grab your attention
• make it snow
• win the lottery

When it comes to voting, how do you determine which candidate to choose?

• I look at their website and see what they believe in.

• I get all of my information from social media.

• I ask other people their opinion about a candidate.

• I watch political commercials on tv to determine who I vote for

If you do watch media, which one is your choice?

• CNN

• MSNBC

• Fox News

• Other