Which of the following scenarios demonstrates how journalism is the “Fourth Estate?”

A. A long-time anchor on a television news program retired with great admiration and respect because he maintained a high ethical standard.
B. When a tabloid ran a false story about a football player, he was able to sue it and receive a settlement for damages.
C. A radio talk show host was prohibited from broadcasting obscene and pornographic content during his daily broadcast.
D. A U.S. senator was unable to stop his local newspaper from printing a story that heavily criticized a bill he was trying to pass.


D. A U.S. senator was unable to stop his local newspaper from printing a story that heavily criticized a bill he was trying to pass.

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Preverbal infants can communicate with simple gestures. Direct, physical references to an object or person, usually by pointing, represent which type of gesture?

a. emblematic gesture b. mimic gestures c. deictic gestures d. triadic gestures

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According to the Anti-Semitism Worldwide Report (2008), what does ‘Islamiphobia’ refer to?

A. Expressions of support for anything Muslim or Islamic. B. The spread of Islam. C. The use of Islamic principles in intercultural communication. D. Expressions against anything Muslim or Islamic.

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When we say that a person was exposed to a media message, we refer to:

a. physical exposure b. perceptual exposure c. psychological exposure d. all of the above

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Language that expresses contempt, dislike, or disdain for a group or its members is called

What will be an ideal response?

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