Which of the Following Criteria Is Not Typically Employed When

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria is not typically employed when the media decide whether or not to include a story in the newspaper or broadcast?

• A) the level of controversy
• B) negativity-bad news is preferred to good news
• C) foreign or domestic policy
• D) authority and status of a source

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Definitions:

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down, leading to dizziness or lightheadedness.

Hypertensive Crisis

A severe and sudden increase in blood pressure that can lead to stroke, heart attack, or other critical conditions if not promptly treated.

Second-generation Antipsychotic

A category of antipsychotic drugs developed more recently that exhibit fewer side effects than first-generation antipsychotics.

Schizophrenia

A complex psychiatric disorder involving chronic or recurrent psychosis, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive impairments.