COMM 105 Exam 1

An opinion piece talks about how it is wrong to force students to turn on their cameras on Zoom. This represents...

Which function of mass communication describes how mass comm messages helps people to relax and manage stress?

According to agenda setting, the public agenda rarely exceeds ____ topics.

Functions can only be latent and dysfunctions can only be manifest.

Lea watches documentaries to become more informed about environmental issues. Which gratification is represented?

Alyssa decides to pursue a career in medicine after watching years of Grey's Anatomy as a teen. This illustrates...

According to Laswell and Schramm, the organization distributing a message has an advantage over the audience

Which of the following are you likely to assess as having high warmth and high competence?

After seeing pics of Cancun on Insta, Max becomes more determined to save for a Spring Break trip. This represents...

One of the criticisms of cultivation theory is the lack support that media consumption causes changes in behavior.

According to cultivation theory, audience members consume TV ______.

With the prevalence of social media, the influence of the media agenda on the public is ____.

Viewers are more likely to attribute responsibility to individuals when a message uses a _____ frame.

Traditional interpersonal communication is considered to be ______.

Coverage of an election emphasizes competition between candidates while neglecting issue solutions. This illustrates...

Lea feels lonely after spending lots of time on Twitter despite being connected to others. Which concern is illustrated?

Masspersonal messages are high in both message accessibility and message personalization.

Li prefers watching programs with characters that share the group memberships he values most. This tendency reflects...

Dysfunctional media messages destabilize and negatively impact our social system.

Framing is concerned with ____ media sources address issues.

Ali watches The Office because seeing characters in awkward situations helps her feel better about herself. This shows

____ refers to how individuals previous experiences & knowledge influence how they will interpret an issue.

Which of the functions of mass communication describes how mass comm supports cultural heritage?

Which of the following is an example of mediated communication?

An ad asking for donations for school children intends to incite guilt in viewers. This frame illustrates...

According to the SESAM model, identity is a _____ construct and we select mediated messages to fit our current feelings.

During self-isolation, Rita texts and calls several of her friends each day for social interaction. This illustrates:

Influenced by the amount of TV she watches, Doug's mom is generally distrusting of others. She may experience...

____ of a primed concept matters for the ultimate priming effect.

Which is NOT an assumption of the uses-and-gratifications approach?

In a message that is highly accessible/personalized, Kay tags her ex in a post about their breakup. This best shows...

A video posted on YouTube by WVU intended to interest prospective students in the university is an example of _____.

_____ triggers a state of stress and worry that a person may confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.

Reinforcing spirals refers to the tendency people have to reinforces attitudes and values they already hold.

Social media allows anyone to contribute to reporting news but this information may be inaccurate. This illustrates...

Which of the four types of frames emphasizes gains and loses?

An ad made to sell protein powder is criticized for perpetuating body shaming. The intention to sell protein power is...

Which theory describes how individuals base their belief of the prevalence of an event based on their recall of events?

According to cultivation theory, TV represents a true and accurate version of reality.

Sam unfollows those with different political leanings than her so she sees more posts she agrees with. This represents..

Priming refers to the _____ effects of media content on viewers behaviors.

Which type of social comparison is concerned with upward comparison targeted toward making changes to improve oneself?

Which of the following is NOT one of the defining qualities of a mass communication message?

Kendra looks at how many subscribers her podcast has to assess her popularity. This represents...

For mediated intergroup contact to occur, it is best if viewers do not recognize a character is a member of an outgroup.

____ refers to the way some media outlets serve as opinion leaders and shape the issues other outlets cover.

Agenda setting effects are stronger for issues people do not experience first-hand.

Roy initially followed news on COVID but then felt overwhelmed by the amount info he saw. Which concern is illustrated?

One of the criticisms of framing is that it overly broad and a "catch all" theory.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of uses-and-gratifications approach?