You've Read Everything There Is to Read About Corruption in the State

question 10

Multiple Choice

You've read everything there is to read about corruption in the state legislature. You're up-to-date, but there really isn't anything you can do about it. This is media's ___________.

• A) latent dysfunction
• B) narcotizing dysfunction
• C) third-person effect
• D) surveillance of the environment function

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Definitions:

REM Rebound

An increased frequency of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep experienced after a period of REM sleep deprivation.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts or desires are unconsciously excluded from the conscious mind.

Suppression

Consciously or unconsciously avoiding or holding back thoughts and feelings perceived as unacceptable.

Nonconscious Process

Mental processes that occur outside of human awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without conscious recognition.