"Marijuana has given my grandmother and her friends relief from their cataracts. This is why medical marijuana should be legal." This statement illustrates a logical fallacy. Which one?

a. Slippery slope
b. Red herring argument
c. Hasty generalization
d. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc


c. Hasty generalization

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If a source asks for anonymity, a reporter would most likely _______.

A. try to convince the source to reconsider the request B. discuss the source's request with his or her boss C. grant the source's request immediately D. refuse the source's request

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Organizing is influenced by the physical site in which it occurs. 

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

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Explain why person’s political views are not considered a demographic measure.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not discussed in Chapter 3 as a valuable step to be used in establishing a program of ethics for a media organization?

a. statement of mission

b. use broadcast time to communicate the organization’s program of ethics to the public c. clarify the values of the organization d. create a code of ethics e. none of the above

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