Research on the Hostile Media Phenomenon Has Shown That

question 28

Multiple Choice

Research on the hostile media phenomenon has shown that

• A) politicians are more likely than other people to perceive the media as biased against them.
• B) we all tend to believe that the media are biased against our particular causes.
• C) we remember negative news stories better than positive news stories.
• D) the media are biased against politicians.

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Definitions:

Romantic Love Ideal

Five beliefs regarding love, including the belief (1) in love at first sight, (2) that there is one and only one true love for each person, (3) that love conquers all, (4) that our beloved is (nearly) perfect, and (5) that one should follow his or her heart.

Living-Alone-Together

A relationship arrangement where committed partners maintain separate residences but are in a long-term, intimate relationship.

Cohabitation

The act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal, private, or sensitive information about oneself to others.