Use the image to answer questions 4 & 5.

Question

Use the image above to answer questions 4&5.

3. Several reporters approach the governor as he exits a meeting. They shout questions, asking about his plan to deal with prison overcrowding. He replies, 'I don't have time for this.' One reporter prints that the governor isn't concerned about prison overcrowding and won't make the time to correct the issue.


Why is this an example of bias by spin?

(2 points)
Responses

Because the reporter interpreted a fact in a biased manner
Because the reporter interpreted a fact in a biased manner

Because the reporter asked a question about a controversial issue
Because the reporter asked a question about a controversial issue

Because if the governor didn't have time he should have said, 'No comment.'
Because if the governor didn't have time he should have said, 'No comment.'

Because this question should only be asked if it is the topic of the meeting the governor left

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Because the reporter interpreted a fact in a biased manner.

This is an example of bias by spin because the reporter took the governor's statement, "I don't have time for this," and presented it in a way that suggests he is unconcerned about the issue of prison overcrowding, rather than simply reflecting the governor's immediate lack of time for questions.