PrepTest 61, Section 2, Question 19

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As often now as in the past, newspaper journalists use direct or indirect quotation to report unsupported or false claims made by newsmakers. However, journalists are becoming less likely to openly challenge the veracity of such claims within their articles.

As often now as in the past, newspaper journalists use direct or indirect quotation to report unsupported or false claims made by newsmakers. However, journalists are becoming less likely to openly challenge the veracity of such claims within their articles.

As often now as in the past, newspaper journalists use direct or indirect quotation to report unsupported or false claims made by newsmakers. However, journalists are becoming less likely to openly challenge the veracity of such claims within their articles.

As often now as in the past, newspaper journalists use direct or indirect quotation to report unsupported or false claims made by newsmakers. However, journalists are becoming less likely to openly challenge the veracity of such claims within their articles.

Question
19

Each of the following, if true, helps to explain the trend in journalism described above EXCEPT:

Newspaper publishers have found that many readers will cancel a subscription simply because a view they take for granted has been disputed by the publication.

The areas of knowledge on which journalists report are growing in specialization and diversity, while journalists themselves are not becoming more broadly knowledgeable.

Persons supporting controversial views more and more frequently choose to speak only to reporters who seem sympathetic to their views.

A basic principle of journalism holds that debate over controversial issues draws the attention of the public.

Journalists who challenge the veracity of claims are often criticized for failing their professional obligation to be objective.

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