Which of the following have sociologists suggested is a dysfunction of the mass media?
A) providing a collective experience
B) conferring status
C) integration of a common view
D) having a narcotizing effect

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Sociologists have suggested that the mass media has a dysfunction of having a narcotizing effect, which means that individuals become so inundated with information that they become apathetic towards it and fail to act on it. This can lead to a lack of engagement and participation in society.

Which of the Following Have Sociologists Suggested Is a Dysfunction