Overattribution occurs when we overanalyze a communication situation because of our low self-esteem

In a speech with the general purpose to ______, you teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic

a. persuade b. entertain c. inform d. inspire

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The American public is well informed about the scientific community’s consensus on issues related to policy. 2. There is empirical evidence for a reciprocal relationship between negative political advertising and negative campaign news coverage. 3. News media use the horse race frame a lot in campaign coverage because “it sells.” 4. Negativity and incivility are examples of information bias in news. 5. Structural media biases are far more common than political media biases.