If someone failed to contribute money because massive amounts of media coverage made him or her less sensitive to the needs of victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, this would be an example of

A. the narcotizing effect.
B. globalization.
C. socialization.
D. selfishness.


Answer: A

Sociology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology