Communication for Development and Social Change Quiz

What is the primary aim of Communication for Development and Social Change (CDSC)?

• To promote corporate communication

• To enhance media ownership

• To share knowledge for consensus and action

• To support political propaganda

Which of the following is NOT a development paradigm mentioned in the text?

• Dependency

• Modernization

• Sustainability

• Multiplicity

Which model emphasizes the importance of local communities in development?

• Diffusion model

• Participatory model

• Dependency model

• Modernization model

What is a key characteristic of the dependency paradigm?

• Emphasis on technological advancement

• Understanding development in a world system context

• Focus on individual empowerment

• Promotion of Western values

How is development defined in Modernisation paradigm?

• a multi-directional process

• development should incoporate cultural element

• a unilinear process

• each community should have their own definition

What does the Multiplicity paradigm suggest about the role of culture in development?

• Culture should be ignored in development strategies

• Culture is a barrier to modernization

• Culture is a key factor in understanding development

• Culture is irrelevant to development

Which communication model is characterized by a top-down approach?

• Participatory communication

• Diffusion of innovations

• Interpersonal communication

• Community media

What is emphasized in the participatory communication model?

• Community involvement in decision making

• Mass media dominance

• Individualistic approaches

• Top-down decision making

Which of the following is a challenge mentioned in the text regarding development communication?

• Excessive funding for projects

• Difficulty in measuring impact

• Overemphasis on technology

• Lack of interest from local communities

Why does underdevelopment exist, according to the Dependency Paradigm?

• The dependence of peripheral countries on core countries

• Lack of economical reformation effort

• People depend too much on media

• Globalisation