Question

1. choose the best answer.

why might people be manipulated by hearsay in media?

• they are ignorant of the facts and do not think for themselves.
• they are brainwashed by physical and emotional torture.
• they believe in authority or public figures to have their best interests at heart.
• they believe in authority or public figures to have their best interests at heart, and they are ignorant of the facts and do not think for themselves.

1. choose the best answer.

to show fair and impartial reporting, a reporter or producer should ___.

• report hearsay because it is popular news
• ask the public for their opinion and get a percentage vote
• consult multiple sources representing different viewpoints
• go to a court and present the evidence

Explanation:

Question 4

• Option 1: Only covers ignorance and lack of critical thinking, not the trust in authority aspect.
• Option 2: Physical/emotional torture is not related to media hearsay manipulation.
• Option 3: Only covers trust in authority, not the ignorance/critical thinking aspect.
• Option 4: Combines both trusting authority/public figures and being ignorant/lacking critical thinking, which are key reasons for being manipulated by media hearsay.

• Option 1: Reporting hearsay is not fair/impartial.
• Option 2: Public opinion voting doesn't ensure fair reporting.
• Option 3: Consulting multiple sources with different viewpoints helps ensure fairness and impartiality in reporting.
• Option 4: Going to court is not part of regular reporting for fairness.

Answer:

D. They believe In authority or public figures to have their best Interests at heart, and they are Ignorant of the facts and do not think for themselves.

Question 5