Discuss how the interactionist view is useful in analyzing the role of the audience when trying to understand the impact of the media on social life.
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28. Growth in the size of a population always increases problems of social control
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to Scottish economist Adam Smith,
a. the pursuit of self-interest has widespread benefits from producing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. b. the selfish effort that characterizes capitalism results in higher prices and increased inequality. c. capitalism is most productive when it is managed by government. d. equality in power and wealth result from an economy operating according to supply and demand.
Max Weber thought that class was closely related to one's ________-that is, the opportunities people have to provide themselves with material goods, positive living conditions, and favorable life experiences.
A. wealth B. power C. status D. life chances
What major challenge will require large corporations to change the way they operate and how they define their mission, beyond making a profit?
a. the environmental crisis, including the depletion of natural resources b. global population growth and the shrinking job market as corporations replace people with machines c. national debt and the shrinking tax base needed to support social services d. international conflict and the soaring cost of wars in defense of “free trade”