Journalists can tailor their reports to their target audience by selectively choosing their sources.

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


True

Many people, due to confirmation bias, only seek out news from sources that reinforce the views they already hold. Reporters that wish to cater to such consumers will ignore sources that provide contrary or otherwise unwelcome points of view in comparison to the view held by the target audience.

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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