Whereas Traditional Media Build Credibility Through Experts Being Influencers in a Particular

question 61

Multiple Choice

Whereas traditional media build credibility through experts being influencers in a particular field, with social media a sender often simply begins to participate in the __________, hoping that the quality of the message will establish credibility with the receivers.

• A)purchase transaction
• B)conversation
• C)amateur discussion
• D)discussion pool
• E)information superhighway

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Definitions:

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