Which of the Following Best Describes the Journalists in the Era

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the journalists in the era of muckraking?

• A) highly technological, reporting on the scientific knowledge of the day
• B) sensational, writing about lurid stories to increase readership
• C) completely objective, reporting only about government policy from a unbiased view
• D) critical, writing exposés of corruption in government and industry
• E) overly-supportive, biased commentary about the government and industry

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Definitions:

Social Differences

Variations among individuals and groups based on class, ethnicity, gender, age, and other social categories.

Access to Resources

The ability or opportunity to obtain and use necessary resources, such as raw materials, knowledge, or financial assets, which can significantly affect living conditions and economic development.

Birth Spacing Interval

The period between consecutive births, affecting maternal and child health as well as population growth and family planning.

Hunters and Gatherers

Societies or groups that rely primarily on wild sources of food, obtained through hunting animals, fishing, and gathering plants, rather than agricultural cultivation.