Which of the Following Illustrates Media Influence Through a Two-Step

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates media influence through a two-step flow of communication?

• A) A teenager buys a video game she saw advertised both on television and in her favorite magazine.
• B) A domestic car manufacturer sponsors a television program about the defectiveness of many foreign imports.
• C) A candidate for political office answers questions from members of a studio audience on live television.
• D) A man buys a new laundry detergent after having it recommended by a friend, who had read that it was both effective and environmentally safe in a consumer magazine article.

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Definitions:

Section 402A

A provision found within the Restatement (Second) of Torts that deals with the liability of sellers for harm caused by defective products they have sold.

Defective Condition

A state or scenario where a product fails to meet safety or performance standards, posing risks to users or not functioning as intended.

Product Liability

The legal responsibility of manufacturers and sellers to compensate for harm caused by defective products they market.

Noneconomic Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit for losses that do not have a direct monetary value, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress.