Sometimes Referred to as the "CNN Syndrome," Our Increased Awareness

question 21

Short Answer

Sometimes referred to as the "CNN syndrome," our increased awareness of disasters worldwide through the internet and social media makes it appear that there are ______________ natural disasters.

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Definitions:

Assigning Causes

The process of identifying reasons or factors that have led to certain events or situations, also known as causal attribution.

Distinctiveness

The degree to which something is perceived as being different or unique compared to others.

Consistency

The quality of maintaining uniformity, coherence, and reliability in actions, attitudes, or conditions over time.

Consensus

A general agreement among a group of people, often used as a means of decision-making.