In a Discussion in Their Sociology Class, Pia and Abdul

question 133

Multiple Choice

In a discussion in their sociology class, Pia and Abdul disagree about the role of mass media in Canadian society. Pia insists that since everyone is free to turn off the television or their mobile devices, they obviously choose to watch whatever it is that they are watching. It follows that the mass media are producing programming for the audiences that they can find and that it is false to claim, as Abdul does, that mass media's effects are directed to any particular segment or class in society. Which theoretical approach is this consistent with?

• A) functionalism
• B) conflict theory
• C) symbolic interactionism
• D) postmodernism

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Definitions:

Slow-Wave Sleep

The deepest phase of non-REM sleep, characterized by slow brain waves, reduced heart rate, and deep physical relaxation, which is restorative and vital for memory consolidation.

Bed-Wetting

Involuntary urination while asleep, especially common in children.

Sleep Spindles

A burst of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occurs during stage 2 of non-REM sleep.

REM Sleep

A sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movements, during which most dreaming occurs, and physiological activity is similar to being awake.