Research Suggests Which of the Following Is Primarily to Blame

question 29

Multiple Choice

Research suggests which of the following is primarily to blame for the increase in faulty perceptions of news items among the public?

• A)changes in the forms of communication
• B)a failure of government officials to communicate truthfully
• C)a growing disinterest in seeking out news items
• D)the growing public gap in access to more advanced forms of media transmission,such as the Internet
• E)the increasing political polarization of elected politicians

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Definitions:

Manufacturer

An entity engaged in the conversion of raw materials or components into finished goods for sale.

Total Product Curve

A graphical representation showing how the total quantity of output of a good or service varies with the amount of a variable input used in production.

Variable Input

Variable Input refers to any input in the production process that varies with the level of output, such as labor, raw materials, and energy, in contrast to fixed inputs which remain constant regardless of the level of production.

Fixed Inputs

Resources or factors of production that cannot be easily increased or decreased in the short term, such as buildings or machinery.