Bias
Preference or Prejudice in favor of or against something is __________.
Bias
Including input from a variety of sources with different viewpoints (reduces or increases) bias.
Reduces
Narrowcast media targets a specific audience with content which may reflect the audience’s V_____________.
Viewpoints
or
Views
The First Amendment of the US Constitution protests freedom of:
S___________
and
P__________
Speech
Press
Media can highlight specific issues or perspectives, which may influence how the p_________ views government decisions
Public
Emotionally
Broadcast media is designed for a w______, g________ audience.
wide
general
A narrowcast outlet might deepen existing b________, influencing specific groups to pressure the government.
Biases
The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of the press to publish without G_______________ interference.
Government
A story that is presented in a certain way to influence the audience is called F____________ the story.
Framing
Analyzing whether the source is trying to i__________, p__________, or entertain its audience helps in identifying bias.
inform
persuade
Broadcast media can reduce bias by interviewing people with different p__________________.
perspectives
Narrowcast media is more likely to reflect the a___________ 's preferences.
audience's
Freedom of the Press matters because different V____________________ can be shared openly.
Viewpoints
Selectively choosing F____________ can lead the public to form one-sided O___________.
Facts
Opinions
Media bias can distort public opinion, which may lead to unrealistic expectations or pressure on G___________________ officials.
Government
To further reduce bias, broadcast media provide fact-based b______________ i________________.
background information
Name an example of Narrowcast Media.
Political Podcasts and Talk Shows
Specialized cable channels
Political YouTube channels
Without First Amendment protections, the government could B___________ S_________ it doesn't like.
Block Stories
The media can shape political opinion by H____________ certain issues.
Highlighting
Political talk show commentators who have the (same or different) viewpoints would be considered biased.
same
A broadcast outlet’s b___________ coverage may lead to more informed public opinions.
Balanced
Name a different example of narrowcast media.
Political Podcasts and Talk Shows
Specialized cable channels
Political YouTube channels
A free press is essential because it ensures the ____________ - not the government - control public information.
People
When a news outlet selectively chooses d______ to support a specific policy it leads the public to form one-s_______ opinions.
data
sided