In Order to Avoid Offending People, Journalists Are Expected to

question 16

Multiple Choice

In order to avoid offending people, journalists are expected to

• A) mention age, race, or ethnicity only if it is important to the story.
• B) specify a person's race and sexual orientation unless told otherwise.
• C) omit any references to race or ethnicity from their stories.
• D) mention race, age, and gender if it supports their employer's political agenda.

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Definitions:

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are perceived as beneficial or desirable, such as happiness, joy, love, and contentment.

Balanced Affectivity

A psychological state in which an individual experiences an equilibrium between positive and negative emotions.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally perceived as unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy.

Gender Role Stereotyping

The assignment of roles, behaviors, and attributes to individuals based strictly on their gender, often resulting in restrictive and prejudicial practices.