Terrorism and Atrocities Quick Check

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Question
When we discuss the perpetuation of international terrorism, what role has the media played?(1 point)
Responses

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.
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.

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.

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the role of the media 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 acknowledges the impact that media can have on public perception and the ways in which it can inadvertently aid terrorist groups in furthering their goals by amplifying their actions and ideologies.