If a particular media report focused attention on an air attack that killed several civilians during a war, but never mentioned that this attack was retaliation for a much more devastating attack by the other side which killed many more civilians, what might this reasonably lead you to conclude?ResponsesA The reported attack was most likely a fake or a hoax.The reported attack was most likely a fake or a hoax.B The reported attack was actually justified, even if civilians were killed.The reported attack was actually justified, even if civilians were killed.C The media source is surely not guilty of bias, but is probably just guilty of slipshod and careless reporting.The media source is surely not guilty of bias, but is probably just guilty of slipshod and careless reporting.D The reported attack is possibly being highlighted and the unreported one is going ignored because the media source in question is biased.

True or False: All media messages contain a bias. TrueFalse

Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage?A.A newspaper writes a front-page story focusing on unproven accusations that a state senator had an affair.B.A radio host criticizes the local mayor because he plans to run for mayor himself the following year.C.A reporter for an online news site is pressured by executives to write a negative story about a proposed tax.D.A television anchor who opposes the death penalty devotes most of her report on capital punishment to evidence against its effectiveness.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which news headline is most clearly biased?A.President Calls Killer Bees "Major Threat"B.Car Catches Fire Outside New OrleansC.Congressman Squeals Under PressureD.Statistics Show Growing Support for LawSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

19. True or False: All media messages contain a bias. TrueFalse

The tales of atrocities of UK troops from North Vietnam and media reports of UK casualties stirred public opinion in UK against the War in VietnamSelect one:TrueFalse