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:

Using Media

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Individuals or groups who employ the strategy of altering or subverting mainstream cultural institutions or messages, often to challenge consumerism or the status quo.

Pranking

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Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, often used within contexts of business, warfare, or game theory.