Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Framing,in

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of framing,in the context of the political media?

• A) Dr. Richard Kimble is accused of a crime he did not commit, and goes on the run to prove his innocence.
• B) A news telecast focuses a story on a member of Congress who is running for office for a 10th term, putting primary focus on the member's advanced age as a way to characterize the member as out of touch.
• C) A news director decides to present a story on that evening's telecast about a squirrel on a mini Jet-Ski rather than about conflict in the Middle East.
• D) A sports reporter in Boston ends his telecast by yelling "Go Sox!"
• E) A reporter takes a story about a war-torn country and focuses attention on the plight of refugees in the country rather than the parties at war.

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Definitions:

Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that inconsistency between a person's beliefs and behaviors causes discomfort, leading to efforts to reduce the inconsistency.

Unpleasant State

A condition or situation that causes discomfort or dissatisfaction.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors by observing and imitating others, also known as modeling, without needing direct instruction or reinforcement.

Favourable Attitude

A positive or approving view, feeling, or mindset towards an object, person, group, or idea.