The Major Consequence of the Press's Increased Emphasis on Conflict

question 42

Multiple Choice

The major consequence of the press's increased emphasis on conflict and image is ______.

• A) increased appreciation among the public for the importance of the political process
• B) increased cynicism among the public toward both the media and politics
• C) increased cynicism among the public toward the media and increased sympathy for politicians
• D) a public sense of urgency that the people participate in politics
• E) an increased dependence on the media as the only source of truth about the political world

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific theory that explains how biological organisms change over time through variation, inheritance, and the selection of traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction.

Kin Selection

The evolutionary tendency to help people who have our genes.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where individuals or species that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more than those less adapted.

Gene Investment Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals are genetically predisposed to invest resources in ways that maximize the passing of their genes to the next generation.