How has the way we experience news changed over time?

News now finds us whether we want it or not.

In an attention economy, what happens to news quality?

It declines due to competition and speed.

What did Ripley’s therapist recommend regarding news consumption?

Stop consuming news if it causes fear and distress.

According to the Reuters Institute, why do many people avoid the news?

It is repetitive, negative, and untrustworthy.

According to Ripley, what is true about hope?

It’s a skill that can be developed.

What are conflict entrepreneurs?

Politicians and journalists who exploit divisions for personal gain.

What is Curious City an example of?

A journalism project that asks people what they want to know.

What major issue does Amanda Ripley identify with national news outlets?

They are trusted by fewer than half of American adults.

What effect has political polarization had on trust in news?

Accelerated the decline in trust.

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1
How has the way we experience news changed over time?
News now finds us whether we want it or not.
News has become more positive.
People read fewer newspapers today.
People are less interested in news altogether.
2
In an attention economy, what happens to news quality?
It focuses more on solutions.
It improves with more perspectives.
It becomes more balanced.
It declines due to competition and speed.
3
What did Ripley’s therapist recommend regarding news consumption?
Switch to only watching televised news.
Only read news from social media.
Stop consuming news if it causes fear and distress.
Start a blog.
4
According to the Reuters Institute, why do many people avoid the news?
They prefer entertainment.
There is too much bad news.
News is too expensive to access.
It is repetitive, negative, and untrustworthy.
5
What three elements does Ripley believe journalism must include?
Speed, accuracy, outrage
Hope, agency, dignity
Fear, urgency, anger
Humor, sadness, suspense
6
According to Ripley, what is true about hope?
It makes people ignore real problems.
It’s something you either have or don’t.
It’s a skill that can be developed.
It is only useful for personal issues.
7
What are conflict entrepreneurs?
New companies that cover only positive news.
Teachers who encourage debate in schools.
Business owners who support peace.
Politicians and journalists who exploit divisions for personal gain.
8
Which cognitive bias is not commonly reinforced by journalism according to Ripley?
All-or-nothing thinking
Catastrophizing
Optimistic thinking
Overgeneralization
9
What is Curious City an example of?
A campaign to avoid news entirely.
A news program that only covers politics.
A journalism project that asks people what they want to know.
A media company selling news.
10
What major issue does Amanda Ripley identify with national news outlets?
They have too many advertisements.
They are trusted by fewer than half of American adults.
They don’t cover international news.
They are too expensive.
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What effect has political polarization had on trust in news?
Made people more bipartisan.
No effect at all.
Increased trust among all groups.
Accelerated the decline in trust.

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