Which of the following best illustrates the notion of bias in a website consulted to find information on
carcinogenic substances?
A) a scientific study sponsored by a university
B) a scientific study sponsored by the government
C) a scientific study sponsored by a hospital
D) a scientific study sponsored by a corporation
E) a scientific study sponsored by Consumer Reports
D
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Which of the following is true about queer performative theory? a. Everyday gender performances can become political tools
b. What you wear can undermine conventional gender categories. c. Queer gender performances that disrupt social categories. d. Gender performances can be deliberately transgressive. e. All of these choices
The reflective thinking method is a five-step method for structuring a problem-solving discussion, developed by which philosopher?
a. John Locke b. John Dewey c. Albert Camus d. Rene DesCartes
Liam wants to get a good quote about an oil spill. Considering this, which of the following questions would be the most helpful?
A. At what time did the oil spill happen? B. How many tons of oil spilled into the ocean? C. Do you think the authorities responded quickly to the spill? D. Did you check the security of the cargo after it was loaded?
According to the text, the “two-step flow” is the idea that:
a. media influence opinion-leaders; the opinion leaders then influence other people by personal contact b. opinion leaders influence the media; the media then influence the mass audience c. the mass audience influences opinion leaders; the opinion leaders then influence the media d. the media influences the mass audience; the mass audience then influences the opinion leaders