Discuss the objectivity vs. advocacy debate that is raging in the public relations profession

What will be an ideal response?

As a young profession, public relations looked to the objectivity of journalism and the advocacy of
law as models for ethical behavior. The book argues that each is incomplete. Public relations is a
unique profession that involves the management of important relationships. It can use elements of
both objectivity and advocacy

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The 1971 study of violence and TV (Television and Social Behavior), conducted by George Gerbner, found that:

a. there was no connection between TV programming and aggressive behavior. b. TV violence affected some children who were already predisposed to violence. c. only two of ten prime­time TV programs could be called “violent.” d. TV violence had a “magic bullet” effect in leading to violent behavior among a majority of children.

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If Lawrence and Ethan do a project together for class, they will be engaging in a(n)

A. productive exchange B. generalized exchange C. economic exchange D. direct exchange

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