ITMS Study Guide

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Question 1: Counterpublics are the opposite of publics. The answer we expected was FALSE. But we now realize this was a misleading question. Counterpulbics are a “kind” or “type” of public, which often exist in “opposition” to mainstream publics. So, it’s no surprise that almost half of you answered TRUE. Bad question… we won’t ask it again. Question 2: Most of the people who listened to the War of Worlds broadcast did not panic. TRUE Question 3: According to Erving Goffman, we are closer to our true, authentic selves when we are backstage rather than frontstage. TRUE Question 4: The traditional telephone is a type of mediated communication but not a type of mass media. TRUE Question 5: After the Senate Hearing into comic books and juvenile delinquency, comic book publishers created an industry code of conduct and horror comics were made illegal under criminal law. FALSE Question 6: Socrates would say that writing leads to forgetfulness. TRUE Question 7: Edward Sapir classifies language transfer systems, like writing, as a primary process of communication. FALSE ___________________ Multiple Choice Question 8: Which of these is NOT one of the five canons of rhetoric: A. Invention B. Metaphor C. Arrangement D. Style Question 9: Which of the following best describes Lazarsfeld and Merton’s perspective on media ownership and control? A) They argue that media is a neutral institution that serves all interests equally. B) They claim that media is often controlled by elite groups, which shapes content and limits diversity of perspectives C) They believe that media ownership has no influence on the content produced. D) They state that mass media is entirely decentralized and democratic Question 10: The increased awareness of the everyday lives and activities of significant others through the background presence of ubiquitous media environments,” such as the mobile phone, is known as: A. Polymedia B. Parasocial relations C. Ambient presence D. Tethering Question 11: According to Sherry Turkle, we use our mobile phones to: B. to be more in control C. to stay informed D. all of the above Question 12: Which of these is NOT a social function of media, according to Lazarsfeld and Merton: A. Supplementation B. Status conferral C. Enforcement of norms D. None: all of the above are social functions of media