When Comparing the Usage of the Internet as a News

question 47

Multiple Choice

When comparing the usage of the Internet as a news source to television,newspapers,and radio,the Pew Research Center has discovered what trend over the last decade?

• A)Internet usage has grown continuously,while all other sources have declined.
• B)Internet and television usage have grown,while radio and newspapers have declined.
• C)While television remains strong as a news source,all other sources have declined slightly.
• D)Radio has grown as a news source as the population has aged,leaving all other sources behind.

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Definitions:

Respond

To react or reply to something, typically as a result of external stimuli.

Matching Law

A theory stating that the proportion of responses directed towards one alternative corresponds to the proportion of reinforcements received from that alternative.

Shortest Delay

The minimal time interval between a signal and its associated outcome, often discussed in the context of learning and reaction times.

Responding

The act of reacting to a stimulus or environment in a way that is observable.