Media Literacy

Which of the following is "media"? 

• TV, movies, magazines, newspapers, video games, music, radio, and advertising
• social networks, photo and video sharing websites, and other online content
• Both A & B

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 What is the main purpose of advertising? 

•  to inform people about new products and services
• to let people know about a product’s benefits and where to buy it
• to make money for the company

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What effect does exposure to picture-perfect thin women and muscular men have on people?

•  It can cause eating disorders.
•  It can affect body image and self-esteem.
•  It has no effect.

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What can you do if you see something objectionable in the media?

•  Just ignore it because it probably only bothers you
• Just accept it because there is really nothing you can do about it
•  Let the people responsible for the message know how you feel.

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How can you try to look like the women and men you see in ads?

• You can’t achieve this look because they don’t look like that in real life
•  Make sure to follow a healthy diet and exercise.
•  Use the product that they are advertising.

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How can you combat unrealistic ideal body standards in the media?

•  Become aware of the techniques used to create these images.
• Think critically about the underlying meaning of the message.
• a and b

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What makes someone susceptible to fashion magazines’ influence on body image?

•  If they have low self-esteem
• If they compare themselves to the models and celebrities.
• a and b

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Who creates media messages?

•  People who work for large corporations that own the media we use
•  People who use media to text, tweet, post or share information online.
• a and b

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Who is susceptible to media’s influence on body image?

• Everyone 
•  Children who watch a lot of TV
• Young women with eating disorders

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How can you be sure that videos and pictures you post online are viewed by only people you want to see them?

• Make sure your password is a combination of letters and numbers so you can’t be hacked
• Set your account to “private” so that only friends can view your profile
• There’s really no way to ensure that what you post online stays private.

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