The Focus on Sensationalistic News Has Which of the Following

question 57

Multiple Choice

The focus on sensationalistic news has which of the following effects on American politics?

• A) It obscures other important issues.
• B) Politicians take on more moral behavior to avoid being caught.
• C) The masses feel better about their own lives.
• D) There is no real effect, nobody takes it seriously.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

A form of authority in which power is granted through societal structures or organizational hierarchies.

Information Triggers

Elements or stimuli that prompt users to seek out more information, which can play a crucial role in marketing and advertising campaigns.

Cascades

Refers to a series of events or processes that occur in a sequential manner, often with each step triggering the next, as seen in viral information spreading or cascading reactions in networks.

Interactions

Exchanges or engagements between two or more parties, often used in social media contexts to describe comments, likes, and shares.