Time Periods
What was the most influential news topic in 2001?
9/11
When did the Agenda Setting Theory come about?
1972
What news source does Donald Trump commonly refer to as "fake news"?
CNN
True or False: viewers are selective in the kinds of TV programs they watch
True
What was the most influential event in the news in 1972?
Watergate
What event sparked the Agenda Setting Theory?
Watergate
What is the news source that is most affiliated with the Republican Party?
Fox News
What are the two agendas in Agenda Setting Theory?
Pubic and Media Agenda
In January 2017 what was a highly influential topic in the news?
Donald Trump Inauguration
Who created the Agenda Setting Theory?
Maxwell McCombs and Donald Shaw
What does NPR stand for?
National Public Radio
Give an example of a behavioral effect that the media has on its' viewers.
Ex: flu coverage = higher doctor visit rates
Barack Obamas Inauguration
What is the definition for Agenda Setting Theory?
The ability of the media to influence and the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda
What are the two main criteria for prominence in the news?
Position and Length
How is Agenda Setting similar to Rhetoric?
Both use different tones and methods (ex: Ethos, Pathos, Logos) to appeal to a certain public audience, persuading them or convincing them.