Which of the Following Views on the Media Is Expressed

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following views on the media is expressed by the interactionist perspective?

• A)The media help to shape people's perceptions and expectations regarding particular groups.
• B)The media is a contested territory that groups attempt to influence and control as a part of the struggle over resources in society.
• C)The media are controlled mostly by the dominant racial and ethnic groups in any society.
• D)The media are a biased source of information as their portrayals depend largely on stereotypes.

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Definitions:

Physiological Response

A body's automatic reaction that involves physical or chemical changes due to stimuli, including stress, excitement, temperature changes, or exercise.

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Work Stress

The response individuals may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities.

Stressors

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