Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Cultural Studies

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of a cultural studies approach to mass media research?

• A) The belief that audiences are primarily passive and easily persuaded
• B) An attempt to understand how people use media to serve their own ends
• C) The belief that media don't tell us what to think but what to think about
• D) A focus on how people make meaning, understand reality, and order their experiences
• E) An interest in measuring and coding the content of particular media texts

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Definitions:

Specific Assumption

A particular premise or belief that is accepted as true without proof for the sake of argument or investigation.

Tested

The process of examining or evaluating someone or something, typically measuring performance, quality, or reliability.

Distinct Stages

Separate or clearly differentiated phases within a process or lifecycle.

Life Span

Refers to the maximum duration of life of a species or the length of an individual's life.