Uses and Gratifications Tries to Explain Which of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

Uses and gratifications tries to explain which of the following?

• A) why people consume or ignore media messages
• B) partisan persuasion from news
• C) media bias
• D) low levels of political knowledge
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

An adjusting entry, in accounting, is utilized to update the records for expenses and revenues that have accrued but not yet been recorded in the general ledger by the end of an accounting period.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative amount of depreciation expense recorded for fixed assets over their useful lives, reflecting the decline in the assets' value from wear and tear or obsolescence.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated amount of an asset's cost that is expensed during a given period, reflecting the asset's consumption or loss of value.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time.