According to the text, a 2014 study by two economists who examined the effects of the
MTV show, 16 and Pregnant, concluded that:
a. The program has caused an increase in the rate of teen pregnancy and should be
banned from the airwaves.
b. The program has caused an increase in the rate of teen pregnancy but should be
controlled through education efforts to discourage teens from watching the show.
c. The program has caused an increase in the rate of teen pregnancy and has cost
taxpayers over $1 billion in medical infrastructure costs.
d. The program is responsible for a decrease in the rate of teen pregnancy.
e. The program should be declared to be legally “obscene” because it
meets the three-pronged test for legal obscenity.
d.
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A. True B. False
Which of the following is NOT a reason why computer-mediated communication is important?
a. Computer-mediated communication impacts multiple daily activities. b. It has decreased people's social networks. c. Communication technologies have been adopted so quickly. d. It is a pervasive form of communication.
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? Give an example of a time when you experienced a self-fulfilling prophecy
What will be an ideal response?
A sense of conviction and a desire to communicate is likely to make your voice
A. quiet and timid. B. droning and monotonous. C. lively and conversational. D. loud and authoritative.