__________ is biased or misleading information that is used to promote a political or social view or to further a group’s aims
a. Gossip
b. An urban legend
c. Propaganda
d. A fad
Answer: C
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What is a key difference in mate selection today compared to 1939?
a. People today are more interested in physical attractiveness. b. People today are more interested in dependable character. c. People today are more interested in chastity. d. People today are more interested in emotional stability.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. The narcotizing dysfunction of the media was identified in the 1980s after the deluge of cable news programming. B. Massive amounts of information tend to numb and desensitize an audience. C. The numbing effect of the narcotizing dysfunction may prevent people from taking action in response to compelling issues. D. Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert Merton created the term narcotizing dysfunction.
__________ comprise members who are of about the same age and social position and who share common interests
a. Primary socialization agents b. Families c. Peer groups d. Societies
Which of the following are rights that gay and lesbian couples do not have?
(a). ability to leave assets to each other in a will (b). being entitled to survivor benefits from Social Security (c). being treated like any other family (d). ability to make decisions for an incapacitated partner