When news stations and newspapers chose to provide exhaustive coverage of the Casey Anthony trial while ignoring other news-worthy events, they were participating in which of the following?

a. episodic news framing
b. frame amplification
c. thematic framing
d. media framing


Answer: b

Sociology

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Traditional stock theories provide significant understanding regarding sport and athleticism.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

The set of cultural values that supports the idea that males should be dominant and women should be subservient

a. matriarchy b. polygyny c. hegemony d. patriarchy

Sociology

Martin, a high school student, does not have health insurance. Which of the following likely describes Martin's family?

a. Martin's parents are over 65. b. Martin's parents are both unemployed. c. Martin's parents are white. d. Martin's parents have a family income around $59,000.

Sociology

Think of some examples of structural lag.

What will be an ideal response?

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