On Which of the Following Premises Is the Intrinsic Audience

question 34

Multiple Choice

On which of the following premises is the intrinsic audience interest theory of news coverage based?

• A) that the news media organizations are owned by for non-profit firms
• B) that the coverage and treatment decisions are governed by the relevance of the issue
• C) that the coverage increases with audience interest
• D) that the explanatory power of the theory comes primarily from the supply side

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Definitions:

Temperance Associations

Organizations dedicated to promoting moderation or the complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.

Social Reform

Efforts aimed at making structural changes to society in order to correct injustices and inequalities, often involving legislative, social, or economic changes.

Permanent Colonies

Permanent colonies refer to long-term settlements established by nations outside their borders, intended to remain indefinitely and often serve economic, strategic, or colonization purposes.

Women's Christian Temperance Union

An organization founded in 1874 in the United States that advocated for prohibition and tackled various social issues from a Christian perspective.