Gatekeeping: 21 flashcards
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1. What does Gatekeeping theory explain?
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It explains how information is **selected** before it reaches people.
2. Who introduced Gatekeeping theory?
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**Kurt Lewin** introduced Gatekeeping theory.
3. Who later applied Gatekeeping theory to journalism?
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**David Manning White** later used it in journalism.
4. In journalism, who acts as gatekeepers?
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**Editors and reporters** act as gatekeepers.
5. Name any two decisions editors and reporters make as gatekeepers.
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They decide **which news to publish** and **which news to ignore** (also headline choice, space, and quotations).
6. As a gatekeeper, what does an editor decide about a headline?
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The editor decides **which headline to use**.
7. As a gatekeeper, what does an editor decide about space?
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The editor decides **how much space to give to news**.
8. As a gatekeeper, what does an editor decide about quotations?
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The editor decides **which quotation to include**.
9. A newspaper receives 20 news stories but publishes only 5. What is this called?
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This is called **Gatekeeping**.
10. In the 20-to-5 newspaper example, what happens to the 15 unpublished stories?
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They are **ignored** (filtered out) by the gatekeepers.
11. Name two modern channels through which gatekeeping now happens.
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**Social media** and **search engines** (also platform moderation and recommendation systems).
12. How does platform moderation act as a modern gatekeeper?
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It **filters or removes content** before it reaches users, deciding what is allowed to be seen.
13. How do recommendation systems act as modern gatekeepers?
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They **select and rank content** to show users, deciding what information reaches them.
14. Why are communication theories important for understanding the communication process?
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They help us understand **how communication works**.
15. How do communication theories help improve communication skills?
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They help us **speak clearly** and **understand others**.
16. How do communication theories help us understand media influence?
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They help us understand **how media affect people's thinking**.
17. How do communication theories help us understand audiences?
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They help us understand **why people choose different media**.
18. How do communication theories help analyze interpersonal relationships?
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They help us understand **how communication builds relationships**.
19. How do communication theories help understand cultural differences?
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They help us understand how **language and cultural traits affect communication**.
20. How do communication theories help analyze political communication?
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They help us understand how **political news affects people's opinions**.
21. How do communication theories help understand digital communication?
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They help us understand communication through **social media, influencers, podcasts, and online communities**.
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