Which of the Following Would Be a Violation of the Ethics

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a violation of the ethics of editing?

• A) using stock footage of snow on a weather report
• B) showing a camera operator with camera as a cutaway
• C) cutting the second part of a senator's statement that started with "however"
• D) inserting close-up reaction shots of a reporter that were shot immediately after an interview
• E) adding gunfire to the sound track of a restaged World War I battle scene

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Definitions:

Unsought Product

Products that consumers do not actively seek out to buy, and may purchase only out of necessity or unforeseen need, such as emergency services or life insurance.

Shopping Products

Goods for which consumers will spend time and effort to compare quality, price, and perhaps style between different sellers before making a purchase.

Impulse Purchases

Unplanned buying decisions made by consumers on the spot, often triggered by emotions or the strategic placement of products.

Minimum of Effort

A principle suggesting that individuals, systems, or organizations naturally tend to select the path or decision that requires the least amount of work or effort.