Media-Driven Social Trends Have Moved Us Toward More Open Public

question 19

Multiple Choice

Media-driven social trends have moved us toward more open public institutions and enhanced scrutiny of public trends. As a result, new media have done all of the following EXCEPT ________________________.

• A) Increased the public's tolerance for surveillance
• B) Decreased media trial coverage
• C) Revealed previously low-visibility criminal justice events
• D) Increased the acceptance of media technology and entertainment formatting in crime and justice

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a certain amount of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary value or usefulness experienced from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between the amount consumers are prepared to pay for a product or service and the actual price they pay, symbolizing the advantage to consumers.

Marginal Utility

The increased contentment or value derived from the consumption of an extra unit of a good or service.