According to media systems dependency theory, we are becoming increasingly dependent on the media (a) to understand the social world, (b) to act meaningfully and effectively in society, and (c) ____________

a) to learn about new products and innovations
b) for fantasy and escape
c) to better perform our duties as citizens
d) to satisfy personal gratifications


b) for fantasy and escape

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Charles Lindblom describes policy change as:

a) " a nice neat package" b) "an untidy process" c) " a democratic endeavor" d) " the right of every individual"

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A client complains to her social worker that he has not offered the services that he was scheduled to provide. The client says, "If I don't receive the services soon, I am going to talk to your supervisor." The social worker in agitation replies, "Do that, and I will no longer try to help you." This scenario illustrates that the social worker is:

A) ?judging. B) ?counterattacking. C) ?trying to convince the client. D) ?using humor inappropriately.

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Value-free research is emphasized by which of the three approaches to social science?

A) positivist B) interpretative C) critical

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How many conditions are there in total in a 5 x 2 factorial design?

a. 2 b. 10 c. 7 d. 20

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