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priming

Priming

Framing

Gatekeeping

Indexing

Agenda setting

Reapportionment act of 1929

Electoral count act of 1887

Electoral count reform and presidential transition act of 2022

Voting rights act of 1965

Motor voter law of 1992

Help America vote act 2002

The concepts of priming, framing, gatekeeping, indexing, and agenda setting are essential in media studies:

  • Priming: Refers to the process by which media influences the standards by which people evaluate political figures or issues.

  • Framing: Involves presenting information in a particular way to shape perception; it highlights certain aspects while downplaying others.

  • Gatekeeping: The role of media in determining which stories are reported and which are not, influencing public discourse.

  • Indexing: The alignment of media coverage with the range of opinions held by political elites, leading to a focus on mainstream narratives.

  • Agenda Setting: The ability of the media to influence which issues are considered important by the public and policy makers.

Media Influence Concepts:

  • Priming: The process by which media shapes the standards for evaluating political figures/issues.

  • Framing: Presentation of information to shape perception, highlighting certain aspects over others.

  • Gatekeeping: Media's role in determining which stories are reported, thus influencing public discourse.

  • Indexing: Media coverage aligns with the opinions of political elites, focusing on mainstream narratives.

  • Agenda Setting: Media's ability to influence which issues are deemed important by the public and policymakers.