By reviewing the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v6KBGr5IzY&feature=youtu.be

answer the following

1. What type of bias are Sally and Henry engaging in? (2pts)

Consider the debate over gun control. Let's say Sally is in support of gun control. She seeks out news stories and opinion pieces that reaffirm the need for limitations on gun ownership. When she hears stories about shootings in the media, she interprets them in a way that supports her existing beliefs.

Henry, on the other hand, is adamantly opposed to gun control. He seeks out news sources that are aligned with his position. When he comes across news stories about shootings, he interprets them in a way that supports his current point of view.

Answer_________________

2. Fill in the blank. (2pts)

Let's say a woman smokes cigarettes despite knowing it can lead to lung cancer. She continues to do it because she tells herself she needs the cigarettes to help her deal with anxiety. Or maybe she'll say she doesn't smoke nearly enough cigarettes for them to cause serious harm. In this example, she's reducing __________________by convincing herself the behavior is okay in her mind.

3. Put the 4 main media outlets that we discussed in class below according to their liberal/conservative lean. (I helped you with the first one!)(2pts)

Left Wing Right Wing

Liberal/Progressive (Toronto Star,The Globe And Mail) Conservative (the National Post And Toronto Sun)

4. Write "Liberal" or "Conservative" beside each headline and briefly explain how you came to that conclusion. (12pts)

A)Budget Cuts

"Ontario Cuts Will Help the Economy" ______________

"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warns cuts will hit municipalities hard"____________

B)LGBTQ Issues

"Ford takes heat for plans to skip Pride Toronto's parade this year"_____________

"Premier Doug Ford says he will attend Pride events, just not the parade" _____________

C)Drug Legalization

"Deeply concerned: Marijuana legalization moving too fast for most Canadians, poll suggests"____________

"At first cannabis store in Toronto, 'everything we planned for is happening' while supplies last"______________

5. Where do you fall on the political spectrum? Please give me 3 reasons why. (5pts)

6. Explain 2 specific examples of how mass media uses "manipulation" to influence public perceptions? (4pts)

1. Explain in detail 2 things that you learned from the documentary "The Creepy Line".Do you think your online behavior should be as private as your offline behavior in your own home? Why or why not? (8pts)

What is a false dichotomy? Give an example.