Society Has Been Described as Having "Amnesia" When It Comes

question 72

Multiple Choice

Society has been described as having "amnesia" when it comes to understanding the long-term impacts of breaking news stories.For instance,most people support and encourage charities created from global tragedies such as the earthquake in Haiti;however,the impact of such tragedies is quickly forgotten.Which form of communication is used to describe the short-term media messages that hit global headlines but lose importance shortly after?

• A) print-based media
• B) symbol-based media
• C) space-based media
• D) time-based media

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Definitions:

Primary Group

A small social group characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as family or close friends.

Collective

Pertaining to a group of individuals acting as a whole, especially when owning property, making decisions, or sharing duties and responsibilities.

Group-Level Goals

Objectives that are set and pursued by a group collectively, rather than by individuals, to achieve a common outcome or task.

Key Characteristics

Essential attributes or features that define and differentiate an object, concept, or phenomenon.