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How Do Reality TV Shows Reflect Our Perceptions of Reality?

This poll is being conducted by three Michigan State University students (Erica, Alyssa, and Genna) for our Journalism 108: "Introduction to Mass Media" class. We are investigating how reality TV reflects our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us (in essence, reality). Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions!

Do you believe that The Real World accurately reflects reality?

2% (3) Yes / Mostly
28% (43) Somewhat
44% (67) No / Barely
24% (36) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Survivor accurately reflects reality?

2% (4) Yes / Mostly
28% (42) Somewhat
59% (88) No / Barely
10% (15) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that The Bachelor and The Bachelorette accurately reflect reality?

0% (0) Yes / Mostly
14% (21) Somewhat
76% (114) No / Barely
9% (14) I haven't seen these shows

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Big Brother accurately reflects reality?

0% (1) Yes / Mostly
19% (29) Somewhat
38% (58) No / Barely
40% (61) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that The Biggest Loser accurately reflects reality?

38% (57) Yes / Mostly
30% (46) Somewhat
17% (26) No / Barely
13% (20) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that More to Love accurately reflects reality?

3% (5) Yes / Mostly
11% (17) Somewhat
27% (41) No / Barely
57% (86) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Sweet 16 accurately reflects reality?

9% (14) Yes / Mostly
22% (34) Somewhat
52% (78) No / Barely
15% (23) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that The Amazing Race accurately reflects reality?

12% (19) Yes / Mostly
25% (38) Somewhat
21% (32) No / Barely
40% (60) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that So You Think You Can Dance accurately reflects reality?

42% (63) Yes / Mostly
23% (35) Somewhat
24% (36) No / Barely
10% (15) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that American Idol accurately reflects reality?

31% (47) Yes / Mostly
38% (58) Somewhat
26% (40) No / Barely
2% (4) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Made accurately reflects reality?

24% (37) Yes / Mostly
34% (52) Somewhat
13% (20) No / Barely
26% (40) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that The Flavor of Love accurately reflects reality?

1% (2) Yes / Mostly
1% (2) Somewhat
68% (102) No / Barely
28% (43) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that America’s Got Talent accurately reflects reality?

28% (43) Yes / Mostly
36% (55) Somewhat
18% (27) No / Barely
16% (24) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Trading Spouses accurately reflects reality?

16% (25) Yes / Mostly
30% (45) Somewhat
32% (48) No / Barely
20% (31) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Nanny 911 accurately reflects reality?

26% (40) Yes / Mostly
36% (54) Somewhat
14% (22) No / Barely
22% (33) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Nanny 911 accurately reflects reality?

25% (38) Yes / Mostly
36% (54) Somewhat
14% (22) No / Barely
23% (35) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Supernanny accurately reflects reality?

28% (42) Yes / Mostly
38% (57) Somewhat
14% (22) No / Barely
18% (28) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that L.A. Ink and Miami Ink accurately reflect reality?

22% (34) Yes / Mostly
26% (40) Somewhat
12% (19) No / Barely
37% (56) I haven't seen these shows

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that The Real Housewives of Orange County accurately reflects reality?

4% (6) Yes / Mostly
17% (26) Somewhat
36% (54) No / Barely
42% (63) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Ice Road Truckers accurately reflects reality?

30% (45) Yes / Mostly
13% (20) Somewhat
5% (8) No / Barely
51% (76) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Deadliest Catch accurately reflects reality?

40% (61) Yes / Mostly
18% (28) Somewhat
4% (7) No / Barely
35% (53) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

Do you believe that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition accurately reflects reality?

41% (62) Yes / Mostly
32% (48) Somewhat
17% (26) No / Barely
8% (13) I haven't seen this show

149 voters have answered this question.

On average, how many hours a week do you spend watching reality TV?

26% (40) 0 - 1 hour
38% (58) 2 - 3 hours
20% (30) 4 - 5 hours
6% (9) 6 - 7 hours
4% (6) 8 - 9 hours
4% (6) 10 hours or more

149 voters have answered this question.

Thank you so much for taking our poll! :) Did you enjoy it?

43% (65) Yes / Mostly
41% (61) Somewhat
9% (14) No / Barely
5% (8) I haven't taken this poll

148 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2009-09-16 22:31:14 by Erica L S
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