As the Masses Move to Mobile Devices for News Sources

question 82

Multiple Choice

As the masses move to mobile devices for news sources,

• A) cable news, like Fox and CNN, gains a greater audience.
• B) elites lose control of the news cycle.
• C) new elites from technology firms such as Google and Apple interpose themselves in the process of consuming news.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Sociometry

A methodological approach used to measure relationships, attraction, and social dynamics within groups.

Hierarchical Groups

Groups organized in a way that positions individuals or subgroups in levels of varying status or authority.

Communication

The exchange of information or ideas through speaking, writing, or other mediums between individuals or groups.

Status Generalization

The process by which characteristics of individuals that are irrelevant to a situation influence others' perception of their status or authority within that context.