Question

the statement “the mass media do not tell us what to think—they tell us what to think about” explains a mass media theory called
a the \mean world\ syndrome
b agenda - setting
c the spiral of silence
d the third - person effect

question 9
news editors, executive producers, and other media managers in their roles are message filters, are known as:
a senders
b receivers
c gatekeepers
d all of the above

Explanation:

The statement "The mass media do not tell us what to think—they tell us what to think about" is the essence of the agenda - setting theory in media studies. News editors, executive producers, and other media managers who act as message filters are known as gatekeepers as they control the flow of information.

Answer:

Question 1: B. Agenda - setting
Question 2: C. Gatekeepers