The Popularity of Foolish Father Characters in Mass Media and the Declining

question 105

Multiple Choice

The popularity of foolish father characters in mass media and the declining trust in government exemplify the same feature of postmodernity. Which feature is this?

• A) an eclectic mixing of elements from different times and places
• B) the erosion of traditional authority
• C) the decline of consensus around core values
• D) the increase of dysfunctional family life

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Definitions:

Speaker's Appearance

The physical look of a speaker, which can influence audience perception and reception of the message communicated.

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological concept describing the discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, typically leading to a change in one of them to reduce the dissonance.

Attitudes

are psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment, which can be observed and measured.