Your favorite news source does more than simply report the facts. It places them in context and provides analysis, explanation, and interpretation of events. This approach is most consistent with which theory of international mass communication?

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The social responsibility theory holds that the media has an obligation to serve the public interest by providing accurate and unbiased information, as well as analysis, interpretation, and explanation of events in order to facilitate informed decision-making by the public.

Your Favorite News Source Does More Than Simply Report the Facts