Which theory assumes that people are active agents who deliberately choose media to gratify themselves?

a. Uses and gratification theory
b. Agenda setting theory
c. Critical theory
d. None of these answers are correct.
e. Cultivation theory


a. Uses and gratification theory

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Research regarding the effect of television in the home on family interaction suggests that

a. Television may decrease some family interactions b. Television may increase some family interactions c. Television may increase relational happiness/satisfaction d. All of the above e. None of the above

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In Chapter 2, the text states, "the word plagiarize comes from a Latin word meaning ‘to kidnap,' so in a sense, a plagiarist is a kidnapper of the ideas and words of another." The text used definition by _______

a. etymology b.example c. operation d. synonym

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All of the following are true statements about transparencies EXCEPT

A) The speaker has to turn her back to the audience to use them. B) You can add immediacy to your presentation by writing on the transparency while you are showing it. C) If you are running out of time, you can eliminate one of your transparencies. D) You can add features by stacking transparencies. E) Transparencies show up well in light-flooded rooms.

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It is inappropriate to discuss topics that are controversial at a religious function

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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