COMM 2332 Final Exam Review 2022

China operates under which model of expression?

In the social responsibility model, the press acts as the Fourth Estate, watching for abuses of power by the government.

The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 created the parent organization PBS and NPR called what?

Rules of punctuation, capitalization, and spacing of words were developed _________________________

The mass publication of pamphlets, magazines, and books began democratizing knowledge.

Citizens of developed countries have a range of media products available but have little say in its creation

Weekly tabloids are considered to be a type of magazine.

Advertising is increasingly targeted at children because they influence billions in family spending every year.

Because of high costs, digital technology is not expected to benefit independent filmmakers for many years.

Must-carry rules require cable operators to carry all local TV broadcasts on their systems.

Early silent films flourished in part because they transcended language.

TV Guide's format has largely remained the same since it was founded.

Survey research is better than experimental research at establishing cause-effect linkages

2016 U.S. labor statistics indicate that there are more journalists than public relations practitioners.

Which one of these companies is NOT considered one of the big five media powerhouses?

Writing letters, emails, or online messages to media editors about blind spots in news coverage is an example of what?

A reality show such as The Bachelor costs about twice as much to produce as a typical hour-long drama.

At the end of the nineteenth century, decreases in postage costs made it cheaper for publishers to distribute magazines.

Brands that claim that they are "America's favorite" are using a persuasive strategy called what?

Thomas Edison made his first sound recordings on foil cylinders.

The rise of the digital age led to a decrease in sales of traditional print books.

Bureau reporters ___________________________ .

How did Berliner's and Edison's methods for playing sound recordings differ?

What was the Entertainment Software Rating Board created to do?

When news coverage is determined by fewer decision makers we are receiving sufficient information to make decisions.

Which of the following is NOT an element of vertical integration in the movie industry?

People engaged in selective exposure and selective retention when experiencing media is a component of which model?

When companies host plant tours, donate money to charity, and support festivals, they are engaging in what?

Which metaphor sees culture as a process that accommodates diverse tastes and emphasizes the way ideas connect?

Media effects research first emerged because of concerns about television violence.