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A trend where the media favors mainstream ideas. Examples: Marginalizing of radical or non-mainstream views. Effects: Limits the diversity of viewpoints and discussions.

Use of shocking headlines or stories to increase viewership. Examples: Clickbait headlines, over-dramatizing events. Effects: Misinforms and emotionally manipulates the audience.

A tendency to report in ways that favor liberal policies or themes. Examples: Promoting progressive social policies. Effects: Viewers get a one-sided perspective.

A slant towards conservative, traditional views in reporting. Examples: Emphasizing free-market solutions. Effects: Can lead to a one-sided portrayal of news favoring conservative ideologies.

The preference for stories that fit into a familiar narrative or stereotype. Examples: Perpetuating national stereotypes. Effects: Entrenches stereotypes and overlooks nuanced perspectives.

Content is skewed to please advertisers. Examples: Not reporting negative information about advertisers' products. Effects: Reduces the objectivity and completeness of information.

Preference for stories that are immediate and timely over long-term analysis. Examples: Focusing on breaking news rather than in-depth reports. Effects: Audience gets a skewed picture of the world focusing on the transient over the enduring.

Relying on biased sources or spokespeople for information. Examples: Relying primarily on government sources. Effects: Narratives can become skewed to the sources' bias.

When editors or networks only select certain stories to report. Examples: Ignoring certain political events. Effects: Limits the information available to the public, shaping their worldview.

Presenting two sides of an issue as if equally balanced when they are not. Examples: Equating scientific consensus with fringe theories. Effects: Misleads the public on the weight of evidence.

Occurs when reporters pick stories or facts that only support their own beliefs. Examples: Selective reporting on political issues. Effects: Reinforces readers' preconceptions.

Media decisions are influenced by corporate owners. Examples: Underreporting on negative stories about sponsor companies. Effects: Misleads viewers on the integrity of information.

Misrepresenting or manipulating statistical data. Examples: Cherry-picking data to suit an argument. Effects: Misleads the audience about the reality of situations or issues.

Happens when some individuals or stories get more coverage than others. Examples: Overemphasizing celebrity news. Effects: Skews public perception of what's important.