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:

Rational-Emotive Therapy

A cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Albert Ellis that helps clients identify and change the irrational assumptions and thinking that help cause their psychological disorder.

Rational-Emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that identifies and challenges irrational beliefs, promoting emotional well-being and problem-solving.

Faulty Assumptions

Incorrect beliefs or misconceptions that individuals hold, often leading to negative outcomes or behaviors based on those beliefs.

Metacognitive Theory

A theory suggesting that people with generalized anxiety disorder implicitly hold both positive and negative beliefs about worrying.