Sports Coverage in the Media Generally Consists of Images and Narratives

question 39

Multiple Choice

Sports coverage in the media generally consists of images and narratives that

• A)distort the meaning of sports.
• B)undermine the celebrity status of top athletes.
• C)exaggerate the spectacular create drama.
• D)make team owners and coaches more important than athletes.

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Definitions:

Shared Perceptions

Common understanding or beliefs held by a group about certain aspects of their environment or tasks.

Influence Control

The ability to sway or modify the behavior, opinions, or decisions of others through various means.

Aspect Control

The ability to manage or influence specific facets or variables within a particular domain or situation.

Group Influence

The impact or effect that a group has on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors of its individual members.