The meaning-making trend in theory focuses on the idea that a more or less active audience will use media content to create meaningful experiences

Which of the following is an example of a blended emotion?

a. disgust b. optimism c. anticipation d. fear

According to communication scholars Hocker and Wilmot, conflict is "an expressed struggle between ________ who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals."

a. two related parties b. two unrelated parties c. at least two interdependent parties d. three or more group members