Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is false?
A) It has been accused of leading to increased political cynicism among American citizens.
B) It became an established practice during the Vietnam War.
C) It has permitted the media to gain more autonomy from the political figures they publicize.
D) It has enhanced the media's reputation as the "watchdog" of American politics.
E) Adversarial journalism disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Adversarial journalism did not disappear in the 1970s and 1980s. It continued to be practiced and has played an important role in investigative journalism and exposing government misconduct in recent years.

Which of the Following Statements About Adversarial Journalism Is False