A reporter's ability to completely detach from an issue he or she is covering is called…
A) independence
B) objectivity
C) structural bias
D) political bias
E) both A and B

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Objectivity refers to a reporter's ability to remain impartial and unbiased while covering a story or issue. This means setting aside personal opinions and feelings in favor of presenting facts and information objectively. Independence (choice A) is related to the idea of not being influenced by external factors such as pressure from outside sources or biases. Structural bias (choice C) and political bias (choice D) refer to specific types of biases that may influence a reporter's work, but are not synonymous with objectivity.

A Reporter's Ability to Completely Detach from an Issue He