In their desire to boost ratings,television news programs have done just about anything.One famous example is the Dateline NBC segment about General Motor's 1973-1987 pickup trucks,which was entitled "Waiting to Explode?" The 15-minute segment contained a short,dramatic portion that featured two side-impact tests that NBC had run to purportedly demonstrate what could happen when the GM pickup trucks are struck in the side.GM sued NBC,alleging defamation and damage to its reputation.GM argued that the Dateline segment was an unscientific demonstration,was inappropriate,and does not support the position that GM's trucks are defective.NBC admitted that the crash was rigged and apologized to GM and Dateline viewers.
-Refer to Dateline NBC and GM.NBC felt that it had an obligation to its viewers to warn them about the possible defects in GM pickup trucks.What level is NBC operating on?

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NBC's actions reflect conventional morality, which is characterized by adherence to societal norms and the desire to uphold laws and social conventions. In this case, NBC's intention to warn viewers about potential defects aligns with societal expectations for media to inform and protect the public, despite the flawed execution of their demonstration.

In Their Desire to Boost Ratings,television News Programs Have Done