Jowett and Victoria O'Donnell in Propaganda & Persuasion, Propaganda is "the deliberate, systematic attempt to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and direct behavior to achieve a response that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist ". ... The same goes for life insurance ads that try to draw a sense of guilt from the viewer if they do not buy a life insurance plan so that their families won't be burdened. ... Framing is defined as "presentation of the news and the public's perception of the news " as well as The most basic examples are CNN vs FOX news. ...

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For the past months, our nation has been a spectator of the different political dramas that took place: The Oakwood mutiny, The Mike Arroyo-Ping Lacson tiff, GMA's announcement of her 2004 candidacy, and the Kris and Joey love affair that contributed to the growing political telenovela that people h...

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Doublespeak in the Media Doublespeak in the media is a powerful tool used to influence our sense of reality. ... Words are powerful tools used in shaping our perceptions about issues of importance. ...

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In what forms, does the media influence our perceptions about our body? ... According to the Seretean Center for Health Promotion, " the term, "body image" has been coined to describe a person's inner sense of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the physical appearance of her/his body." ...

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