Early mass communication scholars wrongly assumed that
A) people are active, not passive media users.
B) people absorb messages like sponges.
C) audiences are intelligent.
D) people review media content critically.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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What will be an ideal response?
At an orientation session, two colleagues found themselves about 6 feet apart. From this distance they could get to know one another and carry on a conversation and could take meaning from a variety of nonverbal channels rather than relying on facial displays. Which of Hall's distances are these colleagues utilizing?
a. intimate
b. close friend
c. casual-personal
d. socio-consultive
e. public