From the functionalist perspective, the media can be dysfunctional in what way?
a. they enforce social norms
b. they confer status
c. they desensitize us to events
d. they are agents of socialization
Ans: c. they desensitize us to events
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. megachanges b. macrochanges c. systemic changes d. sequential
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A) show signs of severe depression and become involved in crime. B) become more focused and committed to work. C) experience a 10% decrease in their wage gains. D) show no marked behavioral changes in attitude or outlook.