"The widely held, deeply rooted political values of a society" is a good definition for which of the following terms?

What confounding variable occurs when the researchers gradually change their observation criteria over the course of the study?

A) regression toward the mean B) instrumentation C) maturation D) history

When former president Ronald Reagan died in 2004, the way in which the media drew historical parallels between Reagan and other presidents as part of their coverage reflects what societal role of the media?

a. surveillance b. socialization c. interpretation d. contextual analysis