A Media Analyst Warns That the "Media Conglomerate" Is Selectively

question 96

Multiple Choice

A media analyst warns that the "media conglomerate" is selectively contributing to hysteria about global warming because the focus is only on stories that allege man-made carbon emissions are the problem. The analyst further states that there are plenty of opposing opinions from credible scientists that don't get airtime. He concludes that we are being deceived with an unbalanced, media-selected view. Which theoretical perspective has informed this critic's observations?

• A) functional
• B) anarchist
• C) postmodern
• D) critical

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Definitions:

Attachment

An emotional bond between individuals, crucial for psychological development, often discussed in the context of parent-child relationships.

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care for someone with a chronic illness, disability, or other long-lasting health or care needs.

Affection

A feeling of fondness or tenderness toward someone or something, often demonstrated through physical closeness or touching.

Bowlby

A reference to John Bowlby, a British psychologist best known for his work in developing attachment theory, which explores the importance of early emotional bonds between a child and their caregivers.