Communications Involve a Sender, a Message, and an Audience

question 22

Essay

Communications involve a sender, a message, and an audience. Which of these three elements were the focus of Lindner's study of news reports on the Iraq War? Which of these elements did his research ignore? Explain.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Period

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (birth to about 2 years) where infants learn through interaction with the environment using their senses and motor actions.

Reflexes

Involuntary and automatic responses to stimuli, which are present at birth and signal the newborn's neurological development and functioning.

Physically Handicapped

Refers to individuals who have impairments or disabilities that limit physical function, which may involve mobility, coordination, or dexterity challenges.

Developing Normally

A term used to describe when an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development follows the expected pattern for their age.