Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Traditional News

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the traditional news media's relationship to objectivity?

• A)Given that completely objective reporting is unattainable because people inevitably have biases that shape their understanding of events, journalists do not attempt to be objective and report only one side of a story.
• B)Although completely objective reporting is unattainable because people inevitably have biases that shape their understanding of events, journalists attempt to be objective by reporting both sides of a story.
• C)Journalists are trained to be objective in their reporting, so their personal biases rarely matter and their coverage of events almost always succeeds in objectively presenting both sides of a story.
• D)The Federal Communications Commission requires that all journalists sign a "pledge of objectivity" before being employed at a media company.

Comprehend the differences and purposes of various cognitive-behavioral approaches, including third-wave therapies.

Recognize the effectiveness and limitations of aversion therapy based on empirical research.

Evaluate ethical considerations and alternative options in the treatment of abnormal behavior.

Identify the use and mechanisms of behavior modification techniques, including token economies.

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process by which the brain applies past experiences to new situations, recognizing patterns.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction, often occurring suddenly in response to the original conditioning stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process in which a stimulus reinforces behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer, often through social or conditioned means.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, gender, or disability.