People's psychological dissonance is reduced through the selective processes, one of which is ________, the process by which people interpret messages in a manner consistent with their preexisting attitudes and beliefs.

The process by which people consent to particular understandings as reflected in media representations is called

a. hegemony. b. the mass media effect. c. agenda setting. d. propaganda.

In which of these cases did a celebrity win monetary damages even though there was no use whatever of his/her name or photograph?

a) Midler v. Ford Motor Company; b) Carson v. Here’s Johnny; c) Sinatra v. Goodyear; d) Cher v. Forum International; e) none of these.