Researchers Have Documented Systematic Differences in Knowledge Between Better-Informed and Less

question 11

Multiple Choice

Researchers have documented systematic differences in knowledge between better-informed and less informed segments of the population that can be attributed to the differing availability of news. This is referred to as the ______.

• A) ubiquity effect
• B) spiral-of-silence
• C) priming effect
• D) knowledge gap

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Definitions:

Deceptive Advertising

Advertising that misleads consumers, either by unjustified claims concerning a product's performance or by failure to disclose relevant information concerning the product's composition or performance.

Federal Level

Pertaining to the national government, as opposed to state or local levels, involving laws, courts, and matters of country-wide importance.

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine holding an individual or entity responsible for their actions or products without the need to prove fault or negligence.

Unreasonably Dangerous

Describes a product or condition that poses a significant risk of injury to individuals under normal use or foreseeable misuse.