In terms of the functions of mass communication, the function that involves the display of social codes and behaviors, including those involving values and priorities, ways of social interaction, and customs that are "normal" in mainstream society is called
A) surveillance.
B) correlation.
C) cultural transmission.
D) none of the options available.

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Cultural transmission refers to the process by which media and other societal institutions communicate societal norms, values, and customs to members of the society, helping to maintain cultural continuity over time. This function involves showing what behaviors, values, and norms are considered acceptable or "normal" within a society.

In Terms of the Functions of Mass Communication, the Function