Concern about specific social problems come and go. Sometimes the focus in the media tends to last only a short period of time. Why does this occur?
A. There are too many social problems to cover at one time.
B. Most people are not interested in social problems.
C. Most people are interested in social problems, but they lose interest in a very short time.
D. The media wants to attract large numbers of viewers or readers so they constantly pursue stories that will capture the attention of the public.
Answer: D
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