Which of the following terms refers to the phenomenon whereby massive amounts of coverage result in the audience becoming numb and failing to act on the information regardless of how compellingly the issue was presented?

A. Surveillance function
B. Hyper-consumerism
C. Narcotizing dysfunction
D. Gatekeeping


Answer: C

Sociology

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A. Ethnic cleansing B. Expulsion C. Orientalism D. Diaspora

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According to the ______, people who are experiencing health or family problems will increase their sense of well-being if they increase their sense of mastery.

a. lifespan theory model b. lifespan theory of control c. lifespan theory of development d. lifespan theory of aging

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How many people participated in Stone and Lovejoy’s study?

a. 43 b. 17 c. 590 d. 100

Sociology

The federal government does not consider sexual harassment a form of discrimination that violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology