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How do the media act as gatekeepers?
The media decide what information the public receives.
The media watch for crime and wrongdoing in government.
The media use exciting headlines to interest readers in stories.
The media decide which form of mass media to use for delivery.
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Correct answers: 1 and 3.
Explanation:
- Gatekeeping is the process of selecting and shaping the content that reaches the public—so "The media decide what information the public receives" (1) fits exactly.
- Using attention-grabbing headlines (3) is part of how media package and promote selected stories, so it’s also a gatekeeping tactic.
Why not the others:
- "The media watch for crime and wrongdoing in government" (2) describes the watchdog role, not gatekeeping.
- "The media decide which form of mass media to use for delivery" (4) is about distribution/format, which is separate from the content-selection function called gatekeeping.
Explanation:
- Gatekeeping is the process of selecting and shaping the content that reaches the public—so "The media decide what information the public receives" (1) fits exactly.
- Using attention-grabbing headlines (3) is part of how media package and promote selected stories, so it’s also a gatekeeping tactic.
Why not the others:
- "The media watch for crime and wrongdoing in government" (2) describes the watchdog role, not gatekeeping.
- "The media decide which form of mass media to use for delivery" (4) is about distribution/format, which is separate from the content-selection function called gatekeeping.
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