The Most Important Selection Bias in News Is the

question 7

Multiple Choice

The most important selection bias in news is the

• A) ideology of the journalists.
• B) audience appeal of a story.
• C) economic interests of the media's owners.
• D) approval of government regulators.

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Definitions:

Production Blocking

A phenomenon where group processes inhibit individual members from contributing ideas or content simultaneously.

Evaluation Apprehension

Anxiety or concern felt by individuals when they believe they are being assessed by others, which can influence their performance and participation.

Groupthink

is a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome, with members minimizing conflict and reaching a consensus without critical evaluation.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon in which the desire for harmony and conformity within a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.