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1

Which of the following statements about television is true?
A)The only content it has is sex and violence.
B)No child should be allowed to watch television until the age of 12.
C)Gatekeepers are not concerned about making profits from television.
D)Television can be an agent of socialization.
2

Which of the following statements about television is not true?
A)It is possible to learn practical information from television, such as math or reading.
B)Watching television together might help a family to bond.
C)Everyone agrees on the pros and cons of television.
D)Television can communicate ideas and facts.
3

Which of these is one of the benefits of television, according to one or more of the Reel Society characters?
A)It can teach factual information, such as math and reading.
B)It helps to quiet small children when they are too active.
C)Cartoons can contain very sharp, intelligent humor.
D)Television is a cheap way to be entertained.
4

Which of these is one of the problems associated with television, according to one or more of the Reel Society characters?
A)Violence on TV can make people violent in real life.
B)Television isn't enjoyable any more.
C)It can perpetuate social inequalities.
D)Cable television is too expensive.
5

Which Reel Society character views television as a money-making mechanism for White men?
A)Gita
B)Ben
C)Dave
D)Judy
6

Television might be viewed in a positive or negative light, depending on one's perspective.
A)True
B)False
7

All of the major sociological perspectives view mass media in the same way.
A)True
B)False
8

According to some sociologists, what we watch on TV can have an impact on our behavior.
A)True
B)False
9

The term gatekeeper refers to corporate executives whose main duty is to shield children from television content that is violent or sexual.
A)True
B)False
10

It is known that the kinds of people we see on TV are not representative of the real diversity that exists in the American population.
A)True
B)False







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