Disseminating Unpaid News Items Through Some Form of Media to Gain

question 84

Multiple Choice

Disseminating unpaid news items through some form of media to gain attention or support is referred to as

• A)sales promotion.
• B)media-controlled content.
• C)free advertising.
• D)publicity.
• E)public relations.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism whereby individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or attributes onto others.

Repression

Repression is a defense mechanism in psychology where an individual unconsciously blocks distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from their conscious awareness.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses or feelings are transformed into their opposite.

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual associates themselves with certain groups, characteristics, values, or qualities of another person or entity.