Question 1

Framing is the way that the media is able to take certain elements of society and display them in a specific way to the public.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Framing is a powerful tool used by the media to shape public perceptions and understanding of societal issues. It involves selecting and emphasizing certain aspects of a story, while downplaying or ignoring others, in order to influence how the audience thinks about the issue at hand.

Question 2

If news team covers the awarding of an officer for courage in the act of duty, but decides not to cover the beating of a homeless person, they are defining social value and ideas of deviance directly and indirectly.

Accepted Answer

By choosing to cover one event and not the other, the news team is showcasing what actions and behaviors they deem as socially valued and what actions and behaviors are seen as deviant. It implies that the courage of an officer is more significant than the harm inflicted on a homeless person. This decision reflects the news team's values and beliefs about society.

Question 3

A crime show where the main characters (the police)drive around in a 'ghetto' neighborhood filled with poor, visible ethnic teenagers all dressed like gangsters would support Fleras and Kunz's theory that minorities are often displayed as social problems.

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The scenario described in the statement supports Fleras and Kunz's theory that minorities are often displayed as social problems, as it portrays a predominantly ethnic neighborhood filled with visible, stereotypical gangster-like teenagers. This perpetuates negative stereotypes and reinforces the idea that certain races or ethnicities are more likely to be involved in crime.

Question 4

Administrative research holds society at the centre of its research focus.

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Question 5

'Media' includes print, radio, websites, smart phone apps, blogs, etc.

Accepted Answer

Media consists of various forms including print, radio, online platforms such as websites and blogs, as well as smart phone apps.

Question 6

The impact of advertisement and product placement has become the most researched topic in media studies.

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While the impact of advertisement and product placement is a significant area of study within media studies, it is not the most researched topic. Media studies encompass a wide range of topics including media effects, audience studies, media history, and digital media, among others.

Question 7

One of the biggest issues to having misrepresentations continually in the media of various ethnic backgrounds is that the young members of that society are socialized to believe that those characteristics are truth.

Accepted Answer

Misrepresentations in the media can shape the way young people view themselves and others, leading them to believe stereotypes and biases as truth.

Question 8

Bandura's behaviour research on the impact of observing violence suggested that children's behaviours are influenced by watching violent and aggressive acts.

Accepted Answer

Bandura's social learning theory suggests that children learn through observation and imitation, which can include the observation of violent or aggressive behaviours.

Question 9

Hackers believe that the law does not apply in the same way online as it does in 'the real world'.

Accepted Answer

Hackers have a diverse range of beliefs, and it's incorrect to generalize that all hackers believe the law does not apply online as it does offline. Many ethical hackers work within the law to improve security.

Question 10

According to critical researchers, the media does have the ability to impact the individual, but it doesn't often spread its influence into the construction of norms, values and beliefs.

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Critical researchers argue that the media does have the power to shape norms, values, and beliefs, often perpetuating dominant ideologies and maintaining power structures.

Question 11

The top website used by Canadian youth is Facebook.

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As of my last update in 2023, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have surpassed Facebook in popularity among Canadian youth.

Question 12

Framing racial and ethnic minorities implicates 3 out of 4 of the social levels (individual, interpersonal and socio-cultural).

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Question 13

In the 2009 study of media use, the number one type of media used by Canadians in terms of hours per week, was the internet.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, television was still the number one type of media used by Canadians in terms of hours per week, not the internet.

Question 14

Sociologists study media because it is a part of our everyday life.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists recognize that media shapes not only how we perceive and understand the world around us, but also how we interact with one another and form our identities. As such, media is an important area of study for understanding contemporary society and culture.

Question 15

Critical research in media studies analyze social control and power structures in relation to the media.

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Critical research in media studies seeks to examine how power is exercised through the media, including the ways in which social control is exerted through media content, ownership, and distribution. This analysis is often rooted in perspectives of cultural and social theory, and seeks to uncover the ways in which media reinforce and challenge dominant power structures in society.

Question 16

Research concretely supports that children who watch more violence become more violent in the long term.

Accepted Answer

While some studies suggest a correlation between exposure to media violence and short-term aggressive behavior, the long-term effects are less clear, and research has not definitively proven that watching violence causes children to become more violent in the long term. Factors such as family environment, social influences, and individual temperament also play significant roles.

Question 17

Social media plays a role if the lives of all groups of people, including people who are elderly, First Nations and even those who are homeless.

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Social media has become an integral part of modern life and has an impact on all groups of people, regardless of their age, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Through social media, elderly people can stay connected with family and friends, First Nations individuals can build community relationships and promote their culture, and even the homeless can share their stories and seek help.

Question 18

According to Jackson Katz, the media is the most powerful 'pedagogical force' of our time.

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Jackson Katz argues that the media plays a significant role in shaping our attitudes and beliefs about gender, violence, and power dynamics. He asserts that the media is a powerful pedagogical force in our society, as it teaches us what is acceptable and what is not, often subtly reinforcing harmful stereotypes and gender norms.

Question 19

A suicide bomber who kills a bus full of people in a crowded downtown area would be considered a 'stigmatized other' according to Greer and Jewkes' analysis of media construction of otherness.

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Question 20

Tim Horton's' commercials focused on the emotional connection of communities across Canada would be an example of advertising for affectively based products.

Accepted Answer

Tim Horton's commercials emphasize the emotional connection of communities, which appeals to customers' emotional responses, making it an example of advertising for affectively based products.

Quiz 4: Deviance 2.0: The Role of the Media