Which of the Following Is an Example of a Rumor

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a rumor?

• A)the idea that the broadcast of War of the Worlds convinced thousands that Martians had landed in New Jersey
• B)the idea that body disfigurement instills horror in a segment of the population
• C)the idea that computer systems worldwide would crash when the year 2000 began
• D)the idea that the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency are planting listening devices in everyone's homes

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Definitions:

Farm Products

Goods produced by agriculture, including a variety of foods, fibers, and raw materials like grains, vegetables, fruits, and livestock products.

Supply And Prices

The relationship between the availability of a good or service (supply) and the price it commands in the market, often illustrating basic economic principles of demand and supply.

African-American Workers

Individuals of African descent in the United States engaged in various sectors of employment, historically facing systemic racial discrimination and socioeconomic challenges.

Black Shirts

The paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party in Italy, known for their black uniforms and loyalty to Benito Mussolini, prominently active before and during World War II.