One of the Reasons Given for the Success of the Reality

question 42

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons given for the success of the reality television shows was the fact the shows appealed to a cultural bias that real- life drama is preferable to fiction.Americans desired adventure and escapism that offered them the opportunity for participation but did not require it.In terms of the five characteristics of innovations that affect the rate of adoption,reality television shows have a high degree of with current cultural values.

• A)observability
• B)relative advantage
• C)trialability
• D)complexity
• E)compatibility

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