Examine the significance of current world events in relation to the role of the media and their attempt to report on war and political unrest
What will be an ideal response?
The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Describe the role of the media as it relates to reporting on war and political unrest.
Describe the obstacles journalists face in their attempt to provide information about war and political issues and events.
Encourage students to include any personal views on the role of the media and journalists and their attempt to provide information to the public.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Nearly half of all the motor gasoline consumed in the world is used by Americans
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following represents the highest amount of embeddedness? (Note that any knowledge is reciprocal; that is, if A knows B, then B knows A.)
a.) You know Jack, Jill, Larry, Moe, and Sam. Jack knows Jill, Moe, and Sam. Larry knows Jill and Moe. b.) You know Ted, Alice, Bob, and Carol. Bob knows Carol, Ted, and Alice. Carol knows Ted and Alice. Ted knows Alice. c.) You know Paul, Robert, Stacey, and Tom. Paul is dating Quinn and Stacey. Quinn knows Robert. Stacey knows Robert. Tom knows Quinn. d.) You know Alex, Walter, and Fred. Alex knows Walter and Fred. Walter knows Alex. Fred knows Alex and Walter.
According to Nye (1988), which of the following statements is true about exchange theory?
A. It asserts that all individuals attempt to keep their costs lower than their rewards in interaction. B. It views humans primarily as cognitive creatures who are influenced and shaped by their interaction experiences. C. It asserts that all societies are characterized by inequality, conflict, and change as groups within the society struggle over scarce resources. D. It views an intimate group to be composed of interrelated parts (individuals) that influence each other and work together.