The claim that public relations encourages reporter laziness is based on PR firms that
A)Strictly control access to news sources
B)Seduce reporters with bribes, liquor, free tickets, and other freebies
C)Play on reporters' egos by praising them for superficial work
D)Supply information that reporters can easily turn into stories
E)All options are correct

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

PR firms primarily supply information that reporters can easily turn into stories. While PR firms may try to control access to news sources, provide freebies, and play on reporters' egos, these tactics are not necessarily aimed at encouraging reporter laziness but rather at ensuring favorable coverage for their clients. The ease of using PR supplied information may lead to some laziness on the part of reporters, but it is not the main purpose of PR firms.

The Claim That Public Relations Encourages Reporter Laziness Is Based