Selecting and Highlighting Some Facets of Events or Issues to Promote

question 40

Multiple Choice

Selecting and highlighting some facets of events or issues to promote a particular interpretation, evaluation, or solution in a news story is best described as ________.

• A) priming
• B) framing
• C) investigative journalism
• D) infotainment

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Definitions:

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that outlines five stages people go through to change their behavior: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Maintenance Stage

A phase in the behavior change process where individuals work to sustain their newly adopted healthy behaviors over the long term.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavioral change that outlines six stages individuals go through when changing a habit or behavior.

Relapse

A return to a previous state of disease or negative behavior after a period of improvement or recovery.