Which of the Following Is NOT an Unethical Manipulation Technique

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an unethical manipulation technique that may be used by the media?

• A) Using persuasive interviewing techniques to influence others to disclose material they would normally not disclose
• B) When a journalist makes an attempt in hard news to persuade using emotional rhetoric rather than fact
• C) When a journalist relies on an unsubstantiated argument without noting its weaknesses to produce a desired conclusion
• D) Any intentional and successful influence of a person by noncoercively altering the actual choices available to the person or by non-persuasively altering the other's perceptions of those choices.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept typically developed during infancy.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Verbal Tool

Language used as a means to communicate, express ideas, or convey messages effectively.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, emphasizing the role of social interaction and cultural tools in learning.