Mass Communication

What is mass communication?

• transmission of messages from a sender to a large amount of people.

• communication between 2 people

• 3 or more people in a group having a conversation.

• communication over the radio

Which form of mass media makes information most accessible, but is also the least regulated?

• Print media

• Broadcast media

• Digital/social media

• All mass media is highly regulated

Which of these would be an example of broadcast media?

• A newspaper that is distributed across several states

• A radio show

• A blog

• A poster plastered all over a city

Which of these groups is least likely to be influenced by mass media in their economic decisions?

• Consumers

• Producers

• Policymakers

• Each of these groups is equally likely to be influenced by mass media

What makes mass communication different from other forms of communication?

Answer explanation

Larger audience through mass media

Define intra-personal communication?

• communication with 3 or more people

• communication within ourselves

• communication with 2 or more people

• none of them

Define inter-personal communication.

• group communication with 4 or more people.

• communication between two persons

• non-verbal communication

• communication with 3 or more people.

Which of the following mass media theories portrays the given picture?

• Mood management theory

• Agenda setting theory

• Entertainment education

• Limited effects theory

What is a physical barrier?

• a barrier that causes one to get emotional and not be receptive.

• a barrier that result from different language and cultures.

• a barrier that is often due to the nature of the environment.

• a barrier that relates to a person's state of mind.

What is a linguistic barrier?

• a barrier that result from different languages and cultures.

• a barrier that relates to a person's state of mind.

• a barrier that is often due to the nature of the environment.

• a barrier of emotions that cause one to not be as receptive to others.