Suppose You Want to Save Energy and You're Going to Leave

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose you want to save energy and you're going to leave your cool house for a half hour on a hot day. You should turn the temperature setting on the air conditioner

• A) off altogether.
• B) up a little.
• C) to room temperature.
• D) down a little.

Understand the dynamics of minority representation in fictional media over time.

Comprehend the influence of corporations and political groups on news content through various mechanisms.

Analyze the role of mass media in reinforcing or challenging social inequalities and stereotypes.

Evaluate the impact of mass media violence on different audiences.

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Definitions:

George Bush

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Crowding-in

An economic phenomenon where increased government spending leads to higher private sector investment.

Crowding-out

A situation where increased public sector spending reduces the amount of available funds for private sector investments.

National Debt

The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed, typically as a result of deficit spending, and yet to repay.