Which Statement Best Describes the Functionalist Approach to the Study

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the functionalist approach to the study of media?

• A) It emphasizes the study of traditional rather than new media because it is an older theory.
• B) It maintains that a latent function of the media is to provide us with up-to-date information.
• C) It argues that the media help us to function in relation to each other.
• D) It examines the effects of media at the micro-level.

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Definitions:

Preferences

Individual likes, choices, or inclinations regarding various options, which influence decision-making and behaviors.

Display Wealth

The act of showing off one's economic status through luxury goods, attire, or lifestyle.

Clothing

Items worn on the body, typically made from fabrics or textiles, but can include garments made of animal skin or other thin sheets of materials, serving purposes of modesty, protection, and expressing personal style.

Attractiveness

The quality of being appealing, pleasing, or desirable to others, often influenced by physical appearance, personality, and other factors.