Studies Have Shown That Heavy Users of the News Media

question 40

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that heavy users of the news media, compared to lighter users, are ____________________.

• A) far more critical of democracy
• B) more inclined to support overthrow of the government
• C) more politically informed
• D) less likely to hold long-term jobs
• E) more apt to run for political office

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Definitions:

Autocratic Leaders

Leaders who make decisions unilaterally, without consulting their team or considering their input, often leading with a top-down approach.

Task-Oriented

An approach or behavior focused primarily on completing tasks and achieving objectives.

Fiedler's Model

A theory proposed by Fred Fiedler that suggests leadership effectiveness is contingent on both the leader's style of interacting with the group and the favorability of the leadership situation.

Contingency Theories

Management theories suggesting that optimal decisions or leadership styles depend on the specific situation and variables involved.