Sensationalization involves ______.

A. making sure that the audience gets what it wants so it will tune in and come back
B. making sure that the audience gets what it needs so it will return to a trusted brand
C. making sure that headlines accurately convey the gist of the story
D. making things up about public figures since the media is protected from libel


Answer: A

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