Research that demonstrated a significant knowledge gap between American television news viewers and those in several other countries attributed that gap to _______.
A) the public service orientation of television news in those other countries
B) lack of media literacy training in the U.S.
C) the complexity of political life in the U.S. versus those countries
D) the lack of intelligence of typical U.S. TV viewers

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The significant knowledge gap between American television news viewers and those in several other countries is attributed to the public service orientation of television news in those other countries, which often leads to more in-depth reporting and coverage of international news compared to the more commercialized and entertainment-focused news media in the U.S.

Research That Demonstrated a Significant Knowledge Gap Between American Television