The notion that the mere threat of any kind of lawsuit decreases the aggressiveness of the news media and their willingness to pursue and publish/broadcast hard-hitting stories is most commonly referred to as ______.

a. actual malice
b. chilling effect
c. common law malice
d. rhetorical hyperbole

b. chilling effect

Communication & Mass Media

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A speech to __________ attempts to influence listener's beliefs or attitudes

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The systems theory of small group communication can be compared to the concept of the way the various organs of the body which work together to make up the larger system— person

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Communication & Mass Media