Language and social groups

Define reflectionism.

• Language is a social mirror reflecting society's values and beliefs

• A theory that suggests that reality is a reflection of divine will and intervention.

• A theory that suggests that reality is a reflection of light and other electromagnetic waves.

• A psychological theory that suggests that reality is a reflection of our emotions and desires.

Explain the concept of dominant groups.

• Social groups that are indifferent and uninvolved in a society.

• Social groups that hold the most power and privilege in a society.

• Social groups that are marginalized and oppressed in a society.

• Social groups that have equal power and privilege in a society.

What are muted groups?

• Social groups that are highly vocal and dominant.

• Social groups whose voices are marginalized or silenced

• Social groups that are indifferent to societal issues.

• Social groups that are politically powerful and influential.

According to gatekeeper theory, who holds the power to control information flow?

• customers

• employees

• managers

• gatekeepers

How does reflectionism contribute to understanding social phenomena?

• Reflectionism contributes to understanding social phenomena by emphasizing the role of individual and collective consciousness in shaping social reality.

• Reflectionism contributes to understanding social phenomena by focusing on economic factors as the primary driver of social reality.

• Reflectionism contributes to understanding social phenomena by disregarding the influence of individual and collective consciousness.

• Reflectionism contributes to understanding social phenomena by emphasizing the role of genetics in shaping social reality.

Give an example of a dominant group in society.

• Immigrants or refugees.

• Majority ethnic or racial group

• Gender non-conforming individuals.

• Minority ethnic or racial group.

Why are muted groups often marginalized in communication?

• Muted groups are often marginalized due to lack of understanding and value placed on their language, culture, and experiences.

• Muted groups are often marginalized because they are seen as less important or valuable in society.

• Muted groups are often marginalized because they lack confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.

• Muted groups are often marginalized because they do not speak the dominant language.

What are the key principles of gatekeeper theory?

• Lack of control over information flow, lack of power to influence decision-making, and inability to set agendas.

• Control of information flow, lack of power to influence decision-making, and inability to set agendas.

• Lack of information flow, lack of power to influence decision-making, and inability to set agendas.

• Control of information flow, power to influence decision-making, and ability to set agendas.

How does gatekeeper theory apply to media organizations?

• Media gatekeepers have no influence on the information presented to the public.

• Gatekeeper theory only applies to social media organizations, not traditional media organizations.

• Media gatekeepers control and filter the information presented to the public.

• Gatekeeper theory suggests that media organizations have complete transparency in their information dissemination.