Which of the following views on the media is expressed by the interactionist perspective?
A)The media help to shape people's perceptions and expectations regarding particular groups.
B)The media is a contested territory that groups attempt to influence and control as a part of the struggle over resources in society.
C)The media are controlled mostly by the dominant racial and ethnic groups in any society.
D)The media are a biased source of information as their portrayals depend largely on stereotypes.

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The interactionist perspective focuses on how individuals and groups interact, including how media influences perceptions and social interactions, shaping people's views and expectations about various social groups.

Which of the Following Views on the Media Is Expressed