Question

how does gatekeeping function in traditional media outlets? a. it promotes disinformation b. it encourages diverse perspectives c. it controls what information is made available to the public d. it eliminates all forms of bias what is the goal of propaganda in media? a. to provide factual reporting b. to encourage unbiased analysis c. to present balanced views d. to promote a specific political cause what is an echo chamber in media consumption? a. a method of spreading disinformation b. an environment where people encounter information that reinforces their existing beliefs c. a place where diverse views are presented d. a type of media platform

Explanation:

• Gatekeeping in traditional media involves selecting and filtering information, thus controlling what the public sees. So for the first question, this is the key function.
• Propaganda in media aims to advance a particular political or ideological agenda, not to provide neutral or factual - based content.
• An echo - chamber in media consumption is an environment where people are exposed only to information that confirms their pre - existing beliefs.

Answer:

1. c. It controls what information is made available to the public
2. d. To promote a specific political cause
3. b. An environment where people encounter information that reinforces their existing beliefs