Besides their ideological biases, journalists also 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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Journalists often prioritize stories that are sensational, dramatic, or entertaining over more mundane or complex news. This bias can lead to a focus on stories that may not be the most important or relevant for the public to be informed about, but that are more likely to capture attention and generate interest (and therefore profit) for the news outlet. This bias is often related to the commercial pressures facing modern journalism, which seeks to attract audiences and advertising revenue in an increasingly crowded media landscape.

Besides Their Ideological Biases, Journalists Also Exhibit Selection Biases in Favor