Question 1

MATCHING
-public interest

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast M

Question 2

The Fin-Syn Rules of the 1970s were designed to combat what principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  monopoly 
B)  obscenity 
C)  indecency 
D)  inaccuracy 
A)  monopoly 
B)  obscenity 
C)  indecency 
D)  inaccuracy A

Question 3

MATCHING
-copyright

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast A

Question 4

Which social effect of violence describes a reduction in feelings of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressor 
B)  victim 
C)  bystander 
D)  catharsis 
A)  aggressor 
B)  victim 
C)  bystander 
D)  catharsis

Question 5

The government often regulates both media ownership and media content. Identify and explain six key themes that influence the government's decision to regulate.

Accepted Answer

1. Public interest: The government regul

Question 6

"Fair comment" is a possible defense against which charge?

Accepted Answer

A)  libel 
B)  profanity 
C)  obscenity 
D)  indecency 
A)  libel 
B)  profanity 
C)  obscenity 
D)  indecency

Question 7

MATCHING
-obscenity

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast

Question 8

Copyright law serves to protect and promote what principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  morality 
B)  diversity 
C)  national interest 
D)  intellectual property 
A)  morality 
B)  diversity 
C)  national interest 
D)  intellectual property

Question 9

Gritty dialogue, dramatic storytelling, and an ironic sensibility are characteristics of which type of media violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real 
A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real

Question 10

MATCHING
-libel

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast

Question 11

MATCHING
-meliorism

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast

Question 12

Which of the following pragmatists advocated the principle of "ironism"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paris Hilton 
B)  John Dewey 
C)  William James 
D)  Richard Rorty 
A)  Paris Hilton 
B)  John Dewey 
C)  William James 
D)  Richard Rorty

Question 13

MATCHING
-encryption

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast

Question 14

The film Schindler's List is best classified as which type of media violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real 
A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real

Question 15

Sensationalism, fast-pasted action, and hypermasculinity are characteristics of which type of media violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real 
A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real

Question 16

Arousal is associated with which type of social effect from media violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressor 
B)  victim 
C)  bystander 
D)  catharsis 
A)  aggressor 
B)  victim 
C)  bystander 
D)  catharsis

Question 17

The film Pulp Fiction is best classified as which type of media violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real 
A)  refractive 
B)  reflective 
C)  ritualistic 
D)  hyper-real

Question 18

Which theory suggests that media violence promotes an exaggerated fearfulness of violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  disinhibition 
B)  enculturation 
C)  mainstreaming 
D)  desensitization 
A)  disinhibition 
B)  enculturation 
C)  mainstreaming 
D)  desensitization

Question 19

MATCHING
-ironism

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast 
A) the granting of exclusive control of a creative work to an author 
B) commitment to seeing the world contingently 
C) illegal, sexually explicit material 
D) the unique contextual factors that influence regulatory action 
E) belief in the correction of social problems through applied effort
F)message encoding process that limits access to authorized users
G)speech that falsely impugns a person's character
H)an utterance that is abusive, irreverent, or vulgar
I)belief that all perspectives on a subject are equally correct
J)printed material that falsely impugns a person's character
K)branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of outcome
L)the clear effects of a given regulatory action
M)common standard for assessing outcome of media regulation
N)material morally unfit for general distribution or broadcast

Question 20

"Salience of display" reflects which type of mitigating factor in media violence research?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  emotional arousal 
C)  self-regulating standard 
D)  situational-environmental 
A)  individual 
B)  emotional arousal 
C)  self-regulating standard 
D)  situational-environmental

MATCHING -public interest

The Fin-Syn Rules of the 1970s were designed to combat what principle?

MATCHING -copyright

Which social effect of violence describes a reduction in feelings of aggression?

The government often regulates both media ownership and media content. Identify and explain six key themes that influence the government's decision to regulate.

"Fair comment" is a possible defense against which charge?

MATCHING -obscenity

Copyright law serves to protect and promote what principle?

Gritty dialogue, dramatic storytelling, and an ironic sensibility are characteristics of which type of media violence?

MATCHING -libel

MATCHING -meliorism

Which of the following pragmatists advocated the principle of "ironism"?

MATCHING -encryption

The film Schindler's List is best classified as which type of media violence?

Sensationalism, fast-pasted action, and hypermasculinity are characteristics of which type of media violence?

Arousal is associated with which type of social effect from media violence?

The film Pulp Fiction is best classified as which type of media violence?

Which theory suggests that media violence promotes an exaggerated fearfulness of violence?

MATCHING -ironism

"Salience of display" reflects which type of mitigating factor in media violence research?

Introducing Critical Media Studies

Marxist Analysis

Organizational Analysis

Rhetorical Analysis

Cultural Analysis

Psychoanalytic Analysis

Feminist Analysis

Queer Analysis

Reception Analysis

Sociological Analysis

Erotic Analysis

Ecological Analysis

Filters

Exam 4: Pragmatic Analysis

MATCHING -public interest

The Fin-Syn Rules of the 1970s were designed to combat what principle?

MATCHING -copyright

Which social effect of violence describes a reduction in feelings of aggression?

The government often regulates both media ownership and media content. Identify and explain six key themes that influence the government's decision to regulate.

"Fair comment" is a possible defense against which charge?

MATCHING -obscenity

Copyright law serves to protect and promote what principle?

Gritty dialogue, dramatic storytelling, and an ironic sensibility are characteristics of which type of media violence?

MATCHING -libel

MATCHING -meliorism

Which of the following pragmatists advocated the principle of "ironism"?

MATCHING -encryption

The film Schindler's List is best classified as which type of media violence?

Sensationalism, fast-pasted action, and hypermasculinity are characteristics of which type of media violence?

Arousal is associated with which type of social effect from media violence?

The film Pulp Fiction is best classified as which type of media violence?

Which theory suggests that media violence promotes an exaggerated fearfulness of violence?

MATCHING -ironism

"Salience of display" reflects which type of mitigating factor in media violence research?

Introducing Critical Media Studies

Marxist Analysis

Organizational Analysis

Rhetorical Analysis

Cultural Analysis

Psychoanalytic Analysis

Feminist Analysis

Queer Analysis

Reception Analysis

Sociological Analysis

Erotic Analysis

Ecological Analysis

Filters