Why do news reporters need to protect the confidentiality of their sources?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS: So that they can win the trust of citizens who may have inside information about important stories. Sometimes, the information gained from an anonymous source could incriminate or compromise them.

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The __________ fallacy asserts that a particular action will set forth a chain of reactions that will inevitably lead to a certain result.

A. Straw man B. Hasty generalization C. Ad hominen D. Slippery slope

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Explain three of the five ethical principles necessary for productive group behavior

What will be an ideal response?

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The punishments for violating group norms are called ______.

a. in-grouping b. wagon-circling c. sanctioning d. emancipating

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Technology can enhance positive group outcomes by

a. enhancing relational communication. b. reducing the time it takes to complete the problem-solving process. c. reducing cues that lead to stereotypes. d. reducing project-group size.

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