Which of the Following Best Describes the Journalists in the Era

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the journalists in the era of muckraking?

• A) highly technological, reporting on the scientific knowledge of the day
• B) sensational, writing about lurid stories to increase readership
• C) completely objective, reporting only about government policy from an unbiased view
• D) critical, writing exposés of corruption in government and industry
• E) overly-supportive, biased commentary about the government and industry

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Definitions:

Welfare of Society

The overall health, happiness, and well-being of a community or civilization, often considered in economic and social policies.

Collusion

An agreement between parties, often secretly, to limit open competition by deceiving or defrauding others of their legal rights, or to obtain an objective forbidden by law typically by defrauding or gaining an unfair market advantage.

Fraudulent

Deliberately deceitful behavior intended to gain an unfair or unlawful advantage, which can encompass a wide range of activities including false representation and falsification of documents.

Deceitful

Characterized by dishonesty or manipulation to obscure the truth for personal or professional gain.