As often now as in the past

Answer choices

1. A

   Explains the Trend4% picked this

   Newspaper publishers have found that many readers will cancel a subscription simply because a view they take for granted has

   This puts pressure on the publication not to openly challenge the veracity of the quoted claims.

   4%
2. B

   Explains the Trend12% picked this

   The areas of knowledge on which journalists report are growing in specialization and diversity, while journalists themselves are

   This makes it less likely a journalist felt competent to openly challenge the veracity of the quoted claims.

   12%
3. C

   Explains the Trend9% picked this

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

   This makes it less likely that a journalist with views that oppose those of the source would interview the source in the first place.

   9%
4. D

   Correct72% picked this

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

   Why this is right

   This makes the trend all the more puzzling, since one would expect that the attention of the public provides an incentive for journalists to open challenge the veracity of unsupported or false claims.

   Skill tested: Paradox · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   72%
5. E

   Explains the Trend4% picked this

   Journalists who challenge the veracity of claims are often criticized for failing their professional obligation

   This provides an incentive for journalists to exclude their personal views from their articles.

   4%