PSCI 2305 :Media & Political Participation Questions and Answers/2024
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PSCI 2305 :Media & Political Participation
PSCI 2305 :Media & Political Participation
Priming - Answer- the activation, often unconsciously, of certain associations, thus predisposing one's perception, memory, or response
Framing - Answer- the ability to set the context, to frame the issue, to interpret the facts, and potentially to p...
PSCI 2305 :Media & Political
Participation
Priming - Answer- the activation, often unconsciously, of certain associations, thus
predisposing one's perception, memory, or response
Framing - Answer- the ability to set the context, to frame the issue, to interpret the
facts, and potentially to provide legitimacy for people,issues, or groups
selective exposure - Answer- The process through which people consciously choose
to get the news from information sources that have viewpoints compatible with their
own; we watch the people we agree with.
selective perception - Answer- The phenomenon that people often pay the most
attention to things they already agree with and interpret them according to their own
predispositions; we interpret information to conform with our beliefs to reduce
cognitive dissonance
political participation - Answer- actions of private citizens by which they seek to
influence or support government and politics
Rational Choice Theory - Answer- A popular theory in political science to explain the
actions of voters as well as politicians. It assumes that individuals act in their own
best interest, carefully weighing the costs and benefits of possible alternatives.
What increases chances of mobilizing individuals to get involved in politics? -
Answer- -Political Entrepreneurs
-Media attention: compelling, personal stories
-Peer pressure
-Phone calls, door-to-door, mail
-Side benefits: calendars, tote bags
To get involved what resources do people need? - Answer- Time, money, and Civic
skills(Organizational skills, understanding of the issues, social adeptness)
Civil Society - Answer- "refers to the wide array of non governmental and non-profit
organizations that have a presence in public life, expressing the interests and values
of their members or others" (World Bank); distinct from the state although in practice
there are some relationships
Civil society groups are: - Answer- -Charities
-community groups/ neighborhood associations
-faith based organizations
-professional associations
-trade unions
-self help groups
-social movements
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