[Solved] Which of the following statements best describes how the textbook characterizes the interaction of media and society? A)Media are definitely the cause of society's problems. B)Media are just a mirror that reflects what is already in society. C)Violent movies and song lyrics cause school violence, not media. D)How much media really shape society is unknown. E)None of the above options is correct. Direct Labor: The labor costs directly associated with the manufacture of products, typically wages for workers who physically produce the goods. Net Present Value: The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment. Cost of Capital: The required return necessary to make a capital budgeting project, such as building a new plant, worthwhile. Cash Inflows: The total amount of money coming into a business from its various activities, including sales, investments, financing, and more.