Wes Bentley, an animal rights activist, organized a protest against the mayor announcing open season on beavers in his county

The mayor addressed the media explaining that the growing population of the beavers was proving to be a nuisance for the area residents. Wes strongly disagreed, and held true to his belief that killing animals for recreation was wrong and nothing could justify it. Which philosophy did Wes follow?
a) Existential
b) Absolutist
c) Utilitarian
d) Existential


a

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

A comprehensive news story recorded and edited by the reporter is called a ______.

a. news story b. news package c. news advance d. news report

Communication & Mass Media

Which step in the A-E-I-O-U Conflict Resolution Model is expressed in the following statement: "Like most of you, I'm frustrated with the process."

a) Assume that the other person means well. b) Express your feelings. c) Identify what you would like to happen. d) Outcomes you expect are made clear. e) Understanding on a mutual basis is achieved.

Communication & Mass Media

Each of us is a member of various subgroups throughout our lives. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of subgroups?

A. Subgroups provide members with relatively complete values and patterns of behaviour. B. Subgroups establish group boundaries by their specialised vocabulary. C. Subgroups may have unique nonverbal symbols such as clothing style to give members a sense of identity. D. Subgroups tend to be ‘stigmatised’ by the mainstream cultures and live in isolated regions.

Communication & Mass Media

Arturo refused to listen to his colleague's resolution for a problem and went on and on about his own solution and what each of them needed to do to make it happen. Arturo is demonstrating __________ as a form of conflict avoidance.

A. nonnegotiation B. demand-withdrawal C. beltlining D. active fighting

Communication & Mass Media