The Proliferation of News Sources in Recent Years Has

question 21

Multiple Choice

The proliferation of news sources in recent years has

• A) discouraged polarization because people can now access a wider array of viewpoints than before.
• B) encouraged polarization because many media outlets seek to position themselves within a discrete ideological or partisan niche rather than maintain a middle-of-the-road stance.
• C) discouraged polarization because it has eliminated selection bias by journalists.
• D) encouraged polarization because it has led to the death of adversarial journalism.
• E) had no effect whatsoever on polarization because most Americans are not influenced by media coverage.

Understand the process of recording cash transactions and their impact on the cash account.

Know various types of accounts (assets, liabilities, equity) and their normal balances.

Distinguish between expenses and prepaid expenses.

Comprehend the structure and components of an account.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to situations outside the original experimental setting.

Representative

Someone or something that serves as a typical example or is characteristic of a group, class, or set.

Demand Characteristics

Aspects of an experimental setting that lead participants to guess the purpose of the study and adjust their behavior to what they think the experiment demands.

Inadvertently Smiles

Smiling unintentionally or without conscious decision, often as a natural reaction to certain stimuli or thoughts.