Which of the Following Theories Best Explains Media Bias on the Drug

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories best explains media bias on the drug story? The:

• A) ruling elite theory
• B) money machine theory
• C) grassroots theory
• D) professional subculture theory
• E) All of the above theories contribute concepts that help to understand media bias on the drug story.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic

A cultural orientation that emphasizes the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual.

Cultural Personality

Refers to the aggregate patterns of traits and characteristics observed in individuals within a specific cultural group, influenced by societal norms and values.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Big Five Traits

A model in psychology that outlines five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.