Identify Which of the Following Is Not a Consequence of the Increasing

question 7

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following is not a consequence of the increasing concentration of the media in the hands of a few corporations.

• A) It results in an ideological monopoly, with various news sources offering little variety in perspective.
• B) There is a greater emphasis on news, rather than on entertainment.
• C) Cost containment takes priority over information gathering.
• D) There is a shift in focus from local issues toward the types of issues expected to appeal to the greatest audience nationwide.

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Definitions:

Infectious Disease

A disorder caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Common Cold

A viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, sore throat, cough, and nasal congestion.

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Asymptomatic

The condition of being without any noticeable symptoms even though an illness or disease is present.