Journalists exhibit selection biases in favor of news stories they view as
A)favorable to leaders and issues they support.
B)having a great deal of dramatic or entertainment value.
C)sympathetic to the government as a whole.
D)critical of leaders and issues they oppose.

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Research has shown that journalists tend to select news stories that they believe will be interesting to their audience and that have a high level of drama or entertainment value. This can lead to a bias towards stories that focus on conflict, controversy, and sensational events, rather than stories that are more nuanced or complex.

Journalists Exhibit Selection Biases in Favor of News Stories They