__________ is the sense of mental discomfort that may prompt a person to change when new information conflicts with previously organized thought patterns.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Cognitive dissonance

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All of the following are true about media and the institution of family, EXCEPT:

a. Divorce rates have been climbing since television penetrated our culture b. Many popular television series portray married life in a negative manner c. Television is the only factor that has influenced the trend toward the breakdown of the traditional family d. Media have the potential to bring the family together to share a common experience

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Why is it important to know which stories the audience does NOT read?

a. It reflects the audience's intelligence level. If the audience doesn't like a particular story, thenthey probably didn't understand it, which is their fault b. It reflects the reporter's ability and will most likely get many unpopular reporters fired c. It lets editors know which stories audience members don't like, and make guesses as to whythey don't like them which will affect the way they assign stories in the future d. Those stories are probably entirely worthless and should never have been assigned

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Listening critically means that we ask questions to determine the speaker's credibility, analyze the quality of the material provided, and consider the implications of the message for individuals and the community

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Define phatic communication and describe a time when you used phatic communication

What will be an ideal response?

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