Frances, a broadcast news anchor, was against interviewing the child who had been sexually exploited by his swimming coach
She felt that it would be insensitive of the agency to make the child relive the experience and would only delay his recovery. Since the news agency was clear that the interview was going to happen with or without her, she agreed to go ahead with it. By doing this, she felt as though she could control the questions and make them as painless as possible for the child. Which professional philosophy did Frances follow?
a) Existential
b) Absolutist
c) Utilitarian
d) Idealist
a
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John believes using computers to give presentations has great potential for technical problems, and is ineffective, since it takes attention away from the speaker. Instead, he requests a blackboard and chalk to support his speech
What potential problem does this low technology option share with computer-assisted presentations? A. The blackboard and chalk might break down. B. John might end up turning away from his audience too much by facing his audio-visuals. C. John is wrong. In public speaking more technology is always better. D. Both would require the room to be darkened.
The sociology of news work explains that the definition of “news” is shaped by the ______.
A. important events of the day B. interests of the owners of news outlets C. pronouncements of politicians D. ways that reporters organize their work