What is the BEST defense of the media for reporting on a social problem, such as Y2K, which turned out not to create much of a problem?
Question:
What is the BEST defense of the media for reporting on a social problem, such as Y2K, which turned out not to create much of a problem?
Choices:
- It is important that the public knows that computers might have problems.
- Reporting on social problems, significant or not, is the media's job.
- The media attention helped ensure there would be no significant problem.
- Media outlets have no way of knowing which issues will be problems.
Answer:
The media attention helped ensure there would be no significant problem.