According to the textbook, which of the following is not a potential problem for a democratic society posed by the practice of modern public relations?
A) There is often little knowledge of behind-the-scenes public relations efforts.
B) Coverage gained through public relations efforts can get unwarranted credibility as news as opposed to identifiable advertising.
C) Spin doctors can reshape a politician's image until it bears little resemblance to reality.
D) Debate over key policy issues, such as going to war, can become exercises in public manipulation instead of public information.
E) There is a growing effort by major news organizations to carefully fact-check political advertising and expose lies and half-truths.

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The potential problem listed in option E is not specific to public relations, but rather related to political advertising. Therefore, it is not a potential problem posed by the practice of modern public relations. The other options listed are all potential problems for a democratic society posed by the practice of modern public relations.

According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Is Not