You turn on the TV to watch the evening news, and watch a report suggesting that crime rates are at an all-time high. As an informed university student, you know this is unlikely but you acknowledge that the media have used certain ________ to influence public perception.

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Frames are used by the media to shape how news is presented and thus influence public perception. This can include focusing on certain aspects of a story while omitting others, leading to a skewed view of reality.

You Turn on the TV to Watch the Evening News