When Framing Theorists Assess the Way Journalists Frame News About

question 13

Multiple Choice

When framing theorists assess the way journalists frame news about science they are _________.

• A) pessimistic because the frames are likely to produce incorrect interpretations
• B) optimistic that the frames usually provide a good basis for interpreting the events
• C) optimistic because frames tend to encourage interest in and respect for science
• D) neutral because there is no clear conclusion about the way science is framed

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