Which of the Following Research Ideas Would Be of Interest

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research ideas would be of interest to a media studies scholar?

• A) A study of parasocial relationships.
• B) A study of how the international sales of American television shows impact the lives of the people in other countries.
• C) A study of how students use text messaging in the classroom.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon in groups where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Arbitrary Approach

A method or decision-making process based on individual preference or random choice rather than any reason or system, often leading to inconsistency.

Conflict Manager

An individual or role responsible for handling and resolving conflicts within organizations or groups, often using mediation and negotiation skills.

Thomas-Kilman Conflict Model

A model identifying five strategies to handle conflict: avoiding, accommodating, competing, compromising, and collaborating.