Which term describes the tendency of dramatic, shocking events to distort our perceptions of reality?
A. halo effect
B. backchanneling effect
C. shock value
D. vividness effect
Answer: D
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a. subculture b. nonculture c. co-culture d. insignificant culture
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. fight-flight responses B. cognitive thinking C. interpersonal power D. dialectical tension