Tune In or Tune Out: Are You Media Savvy?

1. Magazine covers are the only place the media features unrealistic images. True or False? *

True

False

2. Advertising informs us about what to buy and that’s it. True or False? *

True

False

3. Advertising often uses subliminal messages to persuade thoughts or viewpoints. True or False? *

True

False

4. Violence, sex, and obscenity (swearing) are getting worse and worse on television. True or False? *

True

False

5. Advertisements and campaigns are mainly geared towards adults. True or False? *

True

False

6. Self-esteem is not affected by media images or ads. True or False? *

True

False

7. Whether it’s magazine photos or TV commercials, the media tends to emphasize health over beauty. True or False? *

True

False

8. Most ads or media images feature “real” people. True or False? *

True

False

9. Teenagers are smart enough to avoid media image trickery and deception. True or False? *

True

False