The Question of Whether the Fairness Doctrine Ought to Be

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Multiple Choice

The question of whether the fairness doctrine ought to be reestablished has been

• A) raised by liberals after the Democratic sweep of 2008.
• B) raised by conservatives as a way to make the media more balanced.
• C) pushed by the Democratic leaders in Congress.
• D) pushed by Republican leaders in Congress.
• E) popular among both liberals and conservatives.

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Definitions:

Line-Length Judgments

The evaluation or estimation of the length of lines, which can be influenced by visual illusions or perceptual biases.

Compliance Tactics

Techniques used to persuade or influence others to agree with or obey a particular request or command.

Chameleon Effect

The unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners, reflecting social adaptation.

Injunctive Norm

Social norms that are understood as what is typically approved or disapproved within a culture.