"Man Bites Dog," a Commonly Cited Headline in Introduction to Journalism

question 20

Multiple Choice

"Man Bites Dog," a commonly cited headline in introduction to journalism classes, suggests that news becomes news when it is __________.

• A) entertaining
• B) extraordinary
• C) manipulative
• D) realistic

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Definitions:

Beliefs and Assumptions

Fundamental convictions or premises that individuals hold to be true, guiding their behavior and interpretation of events.

Informal Elements

Non-official, unofficial parts of a structure or system which may influence or affect its function.

Hawthorne Studies

Studies conducted during the 1920s and 1930s that suggested the importance of the informal organization.

Informal Elements

Aspects of an organization or group that are not officially structured or codified, but arise from social interactions, cultural norms, and personal relationships.