Information on the internet often lacks credibility, in part, because _________
A. lack of gatekeepers which characterized traditional media
B. of the use of newsgroups for sinister and immoral purposes
C. of the high risk of plagiarism
D. hackers often threaten the integrity of information on the internet
E. none of the above
ANS: a
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a) It is unethical to record someone without permission. b) It would prove difficult to broadcast since the sound quality would not be good from a concealed recorder. c) It would be difficult to edit as there would be a lot of ambient noises. d) It would have been impossible for Josh to instill immediacy in the video.
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A. She is experiencing a virtual digital technology desert. B. She is experiencing a future detachment of technology with this community. C. She is experiencing a digital detox in this community. D. She is experiencing a community that does not want social media in their community because it is a fad.
Which of the following elements contributes to a person’s ability to process a media message?
a. The extent to which the narrative makes demands on the working memory b. The degree to which information is central to the narrative c. The presence of emotional cues d. All of the above
You are sitting in Professor Rashad's class listening to a lecture, when you hear the student behind you talking to her friend about the party to be held this Friday. As you sit there taking in details about the party, you are drawn back to Professor Rashad when you hear, "And that is what will be on the test Friday." Which stage of the listening process is reflected at the point where you return to hearing what the professor is saying?
A. hearing B. attending C. understanding D. remembering