Symbolic interactionists note that the news is
A) accurately transmitted by the mass media to the public.
B) a matter of social construction.
C) presented by highly trained professionals who have learned how to be totally objective.
D) always positive and inspiring.

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Symbolic interactionism emphasizes that reality is socially constructed through human interpretation and interaction. This perspective suggests that news is not merely transmitted but is shaped by the processes and biases inherent in social interactions and the media's role in framing and presenting information.

Symbolic Interactionists Note That the News Is