Which of the following statements is true?

A. The numbing effect of the narcotizing dysfunction may prevent people from taking action in response to compelling issues.
B. The narcotizing dysfunction of the media was identified in the 1980s after the deluge of cable news programming.
C. Massive amounts of information tend to excite audiences.
D. The term narcotizing dysfunction was created by feminist scholars.


Answer: A

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