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Terrorism and Atrocities Quick Check
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When we discuss the perpetuation of international terrorism, what role has the media played?(1 point)
Responses
The media is paid by terrorist organizations to create stories that make the terrorists look good.
The media is paid by terrorist organizations to create stories that make the terrorists look good.
The media plays no role in perpetuating terrorism because events would happen regardless of what was reported.
The media plays no role in perpetuating terrorism because events would happen regardless of what was reported.
Media coverage instills fear in the public, gives the terrorists credibility, and provides them with the opportunity to spread their agenda.
Media coverage instills fear in the public, gives the terrorists credibility, and provides them with the opportunity to spread their agenda.
The media doesn’t perpetuate terrorism because they are reporting facts about what is happening everywhere and it is up to governments to take action.
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GPT-4o mini
The most accurate response to the role that the media plays in the perpetuation of international terrorism is:
**Media coverage instills fear in the public, gives the terrorists credibility, and provides them with the opportunity to spread their agenda.**
This option highlights how media coverage can amplify the impact of terrorist actions by drawing attention to them, which can enhance the perceived power of terrorist groups and incite fear among the public.
**Media coverage instills fear in the public, gives the terrorists credibility, and provides them with the opportunity to spread their agenda.**
This option highlights how media coverage can amplify the impact of terrorist actions by drawing attention to them, which can enhance the perceived power of terrorist groups and incite fear among the public.