When the Media Act as Primary Claimsmakers,the Claims Tend to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

When the media act as primary claimsmakers,the claims tend to be short-lived because

• A)the public does not trust the media as much as experts.
• B)the media tend to overexpose the issue.
• C)the media quickly move on to a fresh topic.
• D)claims made by the media often end up being proven false.

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Definitions:

Historical Materialism

A theoretical framework in the social sciences, originated by Karl Marx, that focuses on the material economic conditions shaping society and history.

Economic Relations

Pertains to the ways in which economic forces, such as production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, influence social structures and individual interactions.

Base

In Marxist theory, the base refers to the economic foundation of a society, including the means of production and relations of production, which determines the superstructure.

Objectification

involves treating a person as an object or commodity, disregarding their personality or dignity, often seen in the context of sexual objectification.