The Communications Decency Act of 1996

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Communications Decency Act of 1996:

• A) redefined obscenity standards for the motion picture industry.
• B) redefined obscenity standards for the radio and television industry.
• C) made Internet Service Providers liable, as publishers, for content placed on their website even by independent and anonymous contributors.
• D) provided Internet Service Providers liable with immunity from defamation liability as publishers, for content placed on their website even by independent and anonymous contributors

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Definitions:

Kelley's Covariation Model

A theory that explains how individuals attribute cause to behavior based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the observed action.

High Distinctiveness

Describes situations or attributes that stand out significantly from others, making them more noticeable or memorable.

Bradley Cooper Movie

Refers to any film featuring Bradley Cooper, an American actor known for his roles in various genres of movies.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, believed to play a role in understanding others' actions, intentions, and emotions.