Which of the following important functions of mass media did Harold D. Lasswell describe?

A. gatekeeping and limited effect
B. correlation and gatekeeping
C. agenda setting and surveillance
D. surveillance and correlation


Answer: D

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A. Community manager B. Social media coordinator C. Freelancer D. Social media strategist

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When should an agenda be distributed?

A. Before the meeting B. After the meeting C. During the meeting D. Near the end of the meeting

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A. transaction B. action C. interaction D. reaction

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