Question

1. what is the term for when people are only exposed to information that reinforces their views?

a. echo chamber effect
b. media bias
c. watchdog journalism
d. gatekeeping

Explanation:

• Option a: The echo chamber effect refers to a situation where people are only exposed to information that reinforces their existing views, as they interact mainly with like - minded individuals or sources.
• Option b: Media bias is the tendency of media to present information in a way that favors a particular perspective, not specifically about people being exposed only to reinforcing information.
• Option c: Watchdog journalism is about the media acting as a watchdog to monitor and report on the actions of powerful entities, not related to this concept.
• Option d: Gatekeeping is about the process of controlling what information gets through to the public, not about people being in an environment of only reinforcing information.

Answer:

a. Echo chamber effect