If a Reporter Calls to Interview You and You Agree

question 54

Multiple Choice

If a reporter calls to interview you and you agree to talk, but only on the condition that you are not listed as the source of the information, this is an example of what phenomenon?

• A) yellow journalism
• B) investigative journalism
• C) filtering
• D) shield laws
• E) "on background" conversations

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A mass of gray matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon of the brain, functioning as a principal relay station for sensory information flowing into the cortex.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a region of the brain involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression, playing a significant role in emotional learning and memory.

Sensory Input

Information that is perceived by the senses and transmitted to the brain.

Sensory Input

The information perceived through the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which is then processed by the brain.