According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Is Not

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which of the following is not a potential problem for a democratic society posed by the practice of modern public relations?

• A) There is often little knowledge of behind-the-scenes public relations efforts.
• B) Coverage gained through public relations efforts can get unwarranted credibility as news as opposed to identifiable advertising.
• C) Spin doctors can reshape a politician's image until it bears little resemblance to reality.
• D) Debate over key policy issues, such as going to war, can become exercises in public manipulation instead of public information.
• E) There is a growing effort by major news organizations to carefully fact-check political advertising and expose lies and half-truths.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output that results from using one more unit of a production input, keeping all other inputs constant.

Fertilizer

A chemical or natural substance added to soil to increase its fertility and promote plant growth.

Corn

A cereal plant that yields large kernels on a cob, used as a staple food in many parts of the world and as animal feed.

Slanderous Campaign Ads

Political ads that make false or misleading statements about an opponent to damage their reputation.