The FOUR Theories of Press

Which of the following is the correct theories in FOUR THEORIES OFTHE PRESS?

• Authoritarian, Libertarian, Developmental, Social Responsibility

• Authoritarian, Libertarian, Soviet, Social Responsibility

• Developmental, Libertarian, Soviet, Social Responsibility

Which one of the following is the fifth theory of press?

• Libertarian Theory

• Social Responsibility Theory

• Developmental Theory

Which one of the following represent Soviet Theory? Why?

• Press is run by the government to serve the government’s own needs

• A compromise between views favoring government control of media and those favoring total press freedom.

• Government and media work in concern to ensure that media aid the planned, beneficial development of a given nation.

Which one of the following represent Authoritarian Theory? Why?

• Press supporting monarchy and cannot against the monarchy.

• media industry and public responsibility for total media freedom on the one hand and for external control on the other.

• Individuals could follow their conscience, communicate accordingly, and ultimately come to a knowledge of the truth.

Which one of the following represent Social Responsibility Theory? Why?

• It sees people as good and rational and able to judge good ideas from bad.

• Media must be brought under elite control.

• The need for an independent press that scrutinizes other social institutions and provides objective, accurate news reports.

Which one of the following represent Libertarian Theory? Why?

• The power of unrestricted public debate and discussion to create more natural ways of structuring society.

• Media should accept and fulfill certain obligations to society.

• More government involvement in the operation of the media

Which one of the following represent Developmental Theory? Why?

• All forms of communication under the control of a governing elite or authorities

• Government and media work in concern to ensure that media aid the planned, beneficial development of a given nation.

• Only one valid political and social philosophy.

The masses must be led by a ___________leader who can weld them into a powerful force to achieve great things.

• Soviet totalitarian leader

• Libertarian leader

• Social responsibility leader

________represents a compromise between views favoring government control of media and those favoring total press freedom.

• Soviet totalitarian theory

• Social responsibility theory

• Developmental theory

__________concept describes systems in which government and media work in concern to ensure that media aid the planned, beneficial development of a given nation.

• Authoritarian theory

• Social Responsibility theory

• Developmental theory