Which of the Following Is a Way in Which the Media

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way in which the media acts as a watchdog?

• A) publishing editorial columns in newspapers on differentiating perspectives
• B) providing live, objective coverage of an event
• C) pinning news anchors against ideological opponents on live news
• D) rooting out corruption and abuses of power through investigative journalism
• E) renouncing the goals of the muckrakers

---

Definitions:

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; a type of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the strength of a phenomenon or the magnitude of the difference between groups in a statistical research study, indicating the practical significance of the results.

Experiential Avoidance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals attempt to avoid thoughts, feelings, memories, and physical sensations that are internally distressing.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fight or feel guilty for them.