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Unit 2: Mass Media

Question 2 • Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis (IS)

Why is agenda setting theory potentially a disadvantage for those trying to address social problems?

Answer
A
Media coverage of social problems cannot be trusted.
B
No social problem will be resolved with media attention.
C
Some people will believe anything that they see presented by media.
D
Issues only get attention if gatekeepers decide they’re important.

Explanation

Agenda-setting theory says media influence which issues the public sees as important by deciding what receives coverage. This can disadvantage people addressing social problems because gatekeepers control which issues get attention; problems they do not prioritize may be overlooked. Therefore, the correct choice is “Issues only get attention if gatekeepers decide they’re important.”

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