The Classic Four Functions of the Media Include Surveillance of the Environment

question 14

Multiple Choice

The classic four functions of the media include surveillance of the environment, correlation of the parts of society, transmission of the social heritage, and _______.

• A) encouraging violence
• B) building community
• C) selling advertising
• D) entertainment

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Definitions:

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A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms, primarily involved in protein synthesis and other vital biological processes.

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