Gatekeeping and editorial control (very filtered as it goes through editors before published for many reasons); scheduled or physical distribution; mass-oriented and centralized

• A. Gatekeeping and Editorial Control
• B. Traditional
• C. Surveillance and Information
• D. Conflict Healer

Answer: (B)

Traditional media is defined by gatekeeping and editorial control, scheduled or physical distribution, and a mass-oriented, centralized structure. Editors act as gatekeepers, filtering what gets published to maintain standards, reliability, and audience fit. Content is released on fixed schedules and distributed through centralized, mass channels like print newspapers, magazines, and broadcast outlets, which means a few large organizations control much of what the public sees and when they see it. This combination creates a centralized system aimed at reaching a broad audience.

The description given—careful filtering before publication, set distribution schedules, and a mass, centralized orientation—fits traditional media precisely. It contrasts with newer, more decentralized or real-time platforms where distribution is more open and distributed, and where control over content is less centralized. The other terms described don’t capture this overall system.