Which of the Following Is NOT True of Objectivity in the Media

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of objectivity in the media?

• A) It is difficult to define.
• B) It requires signaling when important events occur.
• C) It provides perspectives on all sides of an issue or debate.
• D) It is clearly defined by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
• E) Sometimes journalists try to take a shortcut in achieving objectivity by trying to give equal weight to all sides without making any judgments of their own.

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Definitions:

Hypochondriasis

A condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with the fear of having a serious disease.

Childhood Repression

A defense mechanism identified by psychoanalytic theory, where unpleasant childhood memories are unconsciously blocked out as a protective measure.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Desensitizing

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to an external stimulus, often used as a therapeutic technique.