One of the Ways That Talk Radio Promotes Civic Discourse

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the ways that talk radio promotes civic discourse is that it

• A) allows for a real-time exchange of information.
• B) appeals to a diversified market of media consumers.
• C) provides neutral and objective journalism.
• D) promotes the understanding of various ideological viewpoints.
• E) is less argumentative and emotional than similar programming on television.

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Definitions:

Psychological Reactance

A behavioral response to perceived threats to one’s autonomy, often resulting in opposition to being controlled.

Boomerang Effect

A situation where the opposite of the intended effect occurs, especially in a social or psychological context, such as when trying to persuade results in resistance.

Negative Attitude Change

The process by which an individual's positive feelings about an object, person, or idea shift to become more negative.

Public Compliance

Involves outwardly conforming to the norms or behaviors of a group while privately maintaining personal dissent or disagreement.