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Could the continuous coverage of Ware’s injury footage be viewed as a form of digital trauma or re-victimization?
No – It’s just part of being in the public eye.
No – The internet just shares what people want to see.
Yes – The constant exposure can cause lasting psychological harm.
Yes – But only if the footage is edited in a disrespectful way.
2
When a celebrity passes away, what should the media traditionally do before reporting the death?
Report it immediately for breaking news
Post about it on social media first
Wait until the police have notified the family
Ask the celebrity's friends for permission
3
What is the definition of a limited-purpose public figure?
Everyone is a public figure
Someone without social media presence but featured in the media.
Someone who enters the spotlight for 24 hours or less
A person involved in a field or controversy without public figure status.
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Yes or No: Are there laws on how and when the media can cover a death, whether it's a celebrity or not?
No
Yes
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Was it ethically appropriate for broadcasters to continue showing replays of Kevin Ware’s injury?
Yes – It adds excitement and drama to the coverage.
Yes – The audience deserves to see exactly what happened.
No – Only if the injury wasn’t serious.
No – It was graphic and insensitive to replay the footage repeatedly.
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What lessons can journalism students learn from the Kevin Ware incident about reporting on live sports injuries?
Prioritize empathy, avoid graphic content, and respect privacy.
Injuries are part of sports and should be shown without limits.
Capture every dramatic moment to boost viewership.
Use injuries to gain more clicks and social media attention.
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Should TMZ have reported on the death before the sheriff’s department informed Bryant's family about the crash?
Yes, it’s their job to report news quickly
Yes, if they had a reliable source
It doesn’t matter who finds out first
No, the family should be told first
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Which of the following is a
legal
protection athletes can use to protect their privacy?
Trademark law
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Freedom of Speech
First Amendment
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What does “informed consent” mean in the context of sharing athlete health info?
Getting approval from the coach
Telling fans after it’s shared
The athlete agrees to share details fully understanding the consequences
Assuming it's okay because they're a public figure
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What is the combined value of JuJu Watkins' NIL deals?
$10,000
$2,000,000
$739,000
$50,000,000
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Is retracting a statement and making an apology enough for a media outlet?
Only if the story was about a celebrity
Yes, if they apologize quickly
No, people wanted reporters held accountable
Yes, mistakes happen
12
What is the meaning of NIL?
Name, Identity, Label
National Intercollegiate League
New International Law
Name, Image, Likeness
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Why is athlete privacy considered an ethical issue in sports media?
Because social media is public
Because it involves consent and personal boundaries
Because fans demand transparency
Because athletes have nothing to hide
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Broadcasters are obligated, for the integrity of their job, to explain an athlete's injury while the video is replayed?
True
False
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Is it right for the media to continue to make updates on facts that have not been proven true?
No, it spreads misinformation
It doesn't matter if it's wrong
Only if it's about a celebrity
Yes, it’s important to be first
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Does Kevin Ware’s status as a student-athlete/public figure diminish his right to privacy in moments of medical trauma?
No – But only if the injury happened off the court.
No – He still deserves respect and privacy during medical emergencies.
Yes – Being in the spotlight means giving up all privacy.
Yes – He signed up for attention, good or bad.
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In your opinion, what is the most pressing matter to consider in privacy matters?
Age
Sport that is played
Gender/Sex
Status/Net Worth
