A Major Limiting Factor of Early Newspaper Readership Was the ______

question 16

Multiple Choice

A major limiting factor of early newspaper readership was the ______.

• A) overall lack of literacy
• B) public disinterest in political information
• C) cost of a newspaper
• D) intense amount of competing media

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A social psychological theory that suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.

Diffusion of Responsibility

The phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel accountable, assuming that others will do so.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals' short-term selfish interests conflict with long-term group welfare, often relating to resource management.

Social Welfare

A system that provides assistance to individuals and families in need, aiming to ensure a minimum standard of living and support for the well-being of the community.